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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Leads the industry in SEER2 ratings (up to 28+), which slashes monthly utility bills.
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Lennox is the best pick if you live in extreme climates (like the Southwest) where the unit runs 24/7.
Ensure your contractor performs a Manual J Load Calculation ; an oversized unit will short-cycle and die early.
Owned by the same parent company as Trane (Ingersoll Rand), these units often use nearly identical internal parts but carry a smaller price tag. Top-tier reliability for a mid-tier price.
Trane is the choice for homeowners who never want to think about their AC again. Their Spine Fin coils are famous for resisting corrosion. Exceptional build quality and longevity.
Leads the industry in SEER2 ratings (up to 28+), which slashes monthly utility bills.
Repairs can be expensive because their high-tech parts are often brand-specific. American Standard: The Professional's Secret
Lennox is the best pick if you live in extreme climates (like the Southwest) where the unit runs 24/7.
Ensure your contractor performs a Manual J Load Calculation ; an oversized unit will short-cycle and die early.
Owned by the same parent company as Trane (Ingersoll Rand), these units often use nearly identical internal parts but carry a smaller price tag. Top-tier reliability for a mid-tier price.
National Water Prediction Service (formerly AHPS) river gauge data. Filter to action stage or higher.
CWA boundaries, radar site status, and NOAA Weather Radio transmitter locations.
USGS earthquake data plotted in near real-time by hour and day.
NHC forecast tracks for tropical storms and hurricanes. Only visible near radar-covered landmasses.
Download and replace your color table settings for a more refined radar analysis experience.
Enhanced reflectivity palette for improved storm structure analysis.
Download .palVelocity color curve tuned for rotation and wind shear detection.
Download .palSRM palette optimized for mesocyclone and tornado vortex signature analysis.
Download .palPlacefileNation 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.