Midway, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Midway, Liberty County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Midway?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 147 days in the Inland Liberty forecast zone and Liberty County — the most common reported hazard around Midway, mostly in June and July. Next come lightning casualties & damage (12 days) and flash flooding (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 147 | Jul 2025 | May 24, 2008 · $750,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 12 | Jun 2019 | Jul 25, 2000 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2016 | Jul 14, 2008 · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 1 | Aug 2024 | — |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Inland Liberty forecast zone and Liberty County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Midway?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 63 miles north-northeast. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Midway | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 63 mi north-northeast | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJAX Jacksonville, FL | 92 mi south | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVAX Moody AFB, GA | 113 mi west-southwest | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Midway
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 45 tornadoes within 25 miles of Midway, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F2 on April 9, 1998, which passed about 7 miles north-northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on August 30, 2023, which touched down about 7 miles north of town.
Hail: 152 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 4, 2012.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Midway's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Midway radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Midway, GA?
KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 63 miles north-northeast. KJAX (Jacksonville, FL) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Midway?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Midway the lowest scan from KCLX is about 4,900 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Midway free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Midway, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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