Tampa Weather Radar (2024)

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Max Defender 8: TV’s Most Powerful Radar, right here in Tampa Bay!

Tired of not being prepared for the day’s weather? Experience the power of Max Defender 8. It’s engineered for keeping your family safe by giving YOU an unprecedented longer storm detection range – making Max Defender 8 a game-changer in weather forecasting in Tampa Bay. Max Defender 8 delivers the most advanced radar technology in the world and it’s exclusively available right here in the Tampa Bay area.

Max Defender 8 utilizes S-band frequency, the same frequency used by the military and the National Weather Service. It’s able to see the storm behind the storm, giving you extra protection and earlier warning of incoming inclement weather. Matter of fact, max velocity can now be measured 125 miles from our radar site. News Channel 8 is the first broadcast TV station to own or operate a radar utilizing S-band technology.No storm hides from Max Defender 8!

“Max Defender 8 allows our meteorologists to provide the timeliest and most accurate storm information specific to the Tampa Bay area. Max Defender 8 radar provides four weather updates per minute! That’s faster update cycle than the National Weather Service.” said News Channel 8 Chief Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli.

For power and precision – trust Max Defender 8. Stay safe, stay informed, and choose the best. Max Defender 8 keeps you, your loved ones, and family safe! News Channel 8, we’re On Your Side.