Winter weather season has returned and WGAL 8 has a brand new tool. We'd like to introduce you to the Live Local 8 Radar.

It includes the local radar, an hour-by hour forecast, a lightning tracker, and local traffic cameras. You can also get the most up-to-date weather-related watches and warnings on our website.

Whether you get your forecast from an app on your phone, a website or a meteorologist on TV, most of the underlying information comes from the federal government.

WXII 12 First Warning Radar is the Triad’s only local, live doppler radar that will help us get a better view of what a storm is doing in your neighborhood.