In this paper a brief discussion of the use of radar in meteorology is presented. The appearance of various weather phenomena on radar scopes is described and a number of radar photographs of thunderstorms, cold fronts and typhoons is included. Abstract In this paper a brief discussion of the use of radar in meteorology is presented. The appearance of various weather phenomena on radar scopes is described and a number of radar photographs of thunderstorms, cold fronts and typhoons is included.