GOES-16: Everything you need to know about "game-changing" weather satellite

GOES-16 is a game-changer when it comes to weather forecasting. Here's what you need to know.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- ABC13 is one of the first TV stations in the country to put data from the new GOES-16 satellite on the air.

Data is updated every five minutes, which creates a very smooth animation and allows meteorologists to identify storms that are developing, strengthening and weakening.
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During severe weather events, the satellite can update every 30 seconds.

In addition to cloud cover, GOES-16 satellite can identify smoke, dust, water vapor, and lightning.
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