The dashboard radar and lightning image displays current radar and lightning data centered on your default location.
When viewing radar and lightning data from the dashboard you do not have the option to animate or zoom. For these options, view your radar and lightning data using the Radar & Lightning link from the Main page.
You can change the location by selecting the Change Location link. Select a different location and return to the Main page. The radar will be centered on the new location. After you log out the Radar & Lightning will revert to the default location.