If you have an Internet connection, you can have FlightMath automatically download current radar images as provided by NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Select a radar station and the type of radar and click Get Radar. If the download was successful, the image for the area will replace the storm clouds place-holder. You can also download radar loops. In the Download menu, select Animation. The animation speed can be changed by selecting the desired speed in the Animation Speed menu.