Severe Thunderstorm Radar Image Near Popocatépetl Volcano, Mexico #1809936 (License: Personal Use)

This radar reflectivity image, captured at 1926 UTC on May 15, 2013, displays a vigorous convective storm near the Popocatépetl volcano in central Mexico. The color scale indicates precipitation intensity, with red and yellow areas signifying heavy rain or hail, while surrounding purple and blue regions show lighter showers. Geographic markers include Colima to the west, El Chichón to the southeast, and latitude/longitude gridlines for precise location referencing.

Used in meteorological reports, educational materials on severe weather, or volcanic hazard assessments where thunderstorms interact with volcanic plumes; targets users seeking real-time or historical weather analysis, emergency planners, or researchers studying storm-volcano interactions.