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PlacefileNation — run by and for meteorologists & enthusiasts for your GRLevelX, WSV3, and Supercell WX applications.

Lightning Data

Total Lightning
Near Realtime

Plot intra-cloud and cloud-to-ground lightning strikes updated every 4 minutes.

Crowd-Sourced Reports

mPING Data
at Your Fingertips

See what spotters and weather enthusiasts are reporting — sampled every 4 minutes.

SPC Products

Outlooks &
Watches

Plot convective outlooks and discussions for significant weather impacts.

Observations

10,000+ METAR
Observations

Surface observations across the US, Canada, and Mexico updated every 5 minutes.

NWS Products

Warnings &
Advisories

Real-time county watches, advisories, and alerts — color-coded to NWS standards.

GRLevelX Compatible
WSV3 Compatible
Supercell Wx Compatible
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Welcome to PlacefileNation

PlacefileNation was created and is maintained by a team of seasoned meteorologists and weather enthusiasts to provide weather data placefiles for GRLevelX, GR2, GR3, WSV3, and Supercell Wx applications across the United States.

Analyzing radar with reliable data overlays provides a more seamless, worry-free experience. We know this, which is why we manage and monitor our own data feeds. All placefile URLs are permanent — we never break your setup.

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Kamen Rider X Internet Archive

In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Kamen Rider franchise has partnered with the Internet Archive to ensure that its extensive library of content is preserved and made available for fans to enjoy for years to come. This partnership aims to digitize and archive a vast array of Kamen Rider materials, including classic episodes, movies, and other rare content.

The collaboration between Kamen Rider and the Internet Archive marks a significant milestone in the preservation of cultural heritage content. As technology continues to evolve, it's essential that we prioritize the preservation of our collective cultural memory. With this partnership, fans can rest assured that the legacy of Kamen Rider will continue to inspire and entertain audiences for years to come. kamen rider x internet archive

The Kamen Rider series, a beloved Japanese tokusatsu franchise, has been thrilling audiences for decades with its blend of action, adventure, and science fiction. With a rich history spanning over 50 years, the series has amassed a vast and dedicated fan base worldwide. However, as technology advances and physical media becomes increasingly obsolete, preserving the legacy of Kamen Rider for future generations has become a pressing concern. This is where the Internet Archive comes in – a digital library dedicated to preserving and making accessible cultural heritage content. In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Kamen Rider franchise

In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Kamen Rider franchise has partnered with the Internet Archive to ensure that its extensive library of content is preserved and made available for fans to enjoy for years to come. This partnership aims to digitize and archive a vast array of Kamen Rider materials, including classic episodes, movies, and other rare content.

The collaboration between Kamen Rider and the Internet Archive marks a significant milestone in the preservation of cultural heritage content. As technology continues to evolve, it's essential that we prioritize the preservation of our collective cultural memory. With this partnership, fans can rest assured that the legacy of Kamen Rider will continue to inspire and entertain audiences for years to come.

The Kamen Rider series, a beloved Japanese tokusatsu franchise, has been thrilling audiences for decades with its blend of action, adventure, and science fiction. With a rich history spanning over 50 years, the series has amassed a vast and dedicated fan base worldwide. However, as technology advances and physical media becomes increasingly obsolete, preserving the legacy of Kamen Rider for future generations has become a pressing concern. This is where the Internet Archive comes in – a digital library dedicated to preserving and making accessible cultural heritage content.

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NWPS River Gauges

National Water Prediction Service (formerly AHPS) river gauge data. Filter to action stage or higher.

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Misc NWS Plots

CWA boundaries, radar site status, and NOAA Weather Radio transmitter locations.

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Radar Statushttps://placefilenation.com/Placefiles/radar_status.php
NWR Siteshttps://placefilenation.com/Placefiles/noaaradio.php
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Earthquake Activity

USGS earthquake data plotted in near real-time by hour and day.

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Last 24 hrshttps://placefilenation.com/Placefiles/earthquakes_last_day.php
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Atlantic & Eastern Pacific Hurricane Tracks

NHC forecast tracks for tropical storms and hurricanes. Only visible near radar-covered landmasses.

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Atlantichttps://placefilenation.com/Placefiles/nhc.php
E. Pacifichttps://placefilenation.com/Placefiles/epnhc.php
Enhanced Radar Analysis

PlacefileNation Color Curves

Download and replace your color table settings for a more refined radar analysis experience.

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Base Reflectivity (BR/Z)

Enhanced reflectivity palette for improved storm structure analysis.

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Base Velocity (BV/V)

Velocity color curve tuned for rotation and wind shear detection.

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Storm-Relative Velocity (SRV/SRM)

SRM palette optimized for mesocyclone and tornado vortex signature analysis.

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Disclaimer

PlacefileNation is a conceptual method to provide weather data for GR2, GR3, GRLevelX, WSV3, and Supercell Wx applications. PlacefileNation is in no way affiliated or associated with the National Weather Service. No warranties of this system or data quality assurances are implied. There is no guarantee that the placefiles will always be available or that the data displayed will always be up-to-date and/or correct. These placefiles are in continual development and thus are subject to change at any time.