Nunez, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Nunez, Emanuel County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Nunez?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 76 days in the Emanuel forecast zone and Emanuel County — the most common reported hazard around Nunez, mostly in June and August. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (18 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds76Jun 2025Dec 25, 2006 · $150,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms18Sep 2024Sep 11, 2017 · $300,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill13Jan 2003—
Excessive heat11Jul 2012—
Heavy snow & winter storms6Jan 2026Jan 28, 2005 · $5,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage6Aug 2011Aug 14, 2010 · $500,000 damage
Flash flooding4Jul 2018Jul 29, 2018 · $50,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet3Feb 2014Dec 26, 2004 · $25,000 damage

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 Emanuel forecast zone and Emanuel County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Nunez?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 60 miles west-northwest. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over NunezView
KJGX
Robins AFB, GA		60 mi west-northwest4,500 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KCLX
Charleston, SC		77 mi east6,500 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KVAX
Moody AFB, GA		117 mi south-southwest12,300 ftLimited — 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 Nunez

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 49 tornadoes within 25 miles of Nunez, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on May 11, 2008, which passed about 16 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 9, 2024, which passed about 19 miles south-southwest of town.

Hail: 93 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on February 14, 1984.

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 Nunez'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.

Nunez radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Nunez, GA?

KJGX (Robins AFB, GA), about 60 miles west-northwest. KCLX (Charleston, SC) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Nunez?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Nunez the lowest scan from KJGX is about 4,500 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Nunez 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 Nunez, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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