Automated Data Plotter

This application dynamically generates many types of graphs derived from various IEM data sources. Feel free to use these generated graphics in whatever way you wish.

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1 Select a Chart Type

Choose from available chart types:

2 Configure Chart Options

Select state/sector to plot

Select WPC Issuance Date:

(YYYY/mm/dd)

Select WPC Issuance Time

Select WPC Forecast Period:

Plotting Options:

WPC Plotting Max Value for Color Ramp:

Color Ramp:

Reverse Colormap?

Image Pixel Size @100 DPI

Image Resolution (DPI) (50 to 500)

Select Output Format:

Plot Description:

Generates a map of WPC Quantitative Precipitation Forecast (QPF) and most recent US Drought Monitor to the date choosen to plot the WPC forecast

3 Generated Chart

Based on recent timings, plot generation averages 8 seconds. Please wait while your chart is being generated...

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IEM Daily Features using this plot

The IEM Daily Features found on this website often utilize plots found on this application. Here is a listing of features referencing this plot type.

23 Oct 2023: Wet Week Ahead
17 Aug 2023: Not a good forecast
09 Sep 2022: This would be nice, but
20 Jun 2022: Concerning Map
20 Aug 2021: Drought Help?
25 May 2021: Needed Rain Forecast
05 Oct 2020: Remarkably Dry Forecast
29 May 2020: Drought Concerns into June
17 Mar 2020: Green Map
27 Dec 2019: Wet End to the Decade
02 Aug 2019: Limited Help for Dryness
30 May 2019: Finally, a break?
02 Oct 2018: Lots More Rain Coming
31 Aug 2018: Seven Inches in Seven Days
03 Aug 2018: Next Seven Days
11 May 2018: Next Five Days