Omega, GA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Omega, Tift 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 Omega?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 87 days in the Tift forecast zone and Tift County — the most common reported hazard around Omega, mostly in June and April. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (12 days) and flooding (10 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	87	Jun 2026	Feb 28, 2009 · $150,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms	12	Sep 2024	Sep 26, 2024 · $110 million damage
Flooding	10	Feb 2021	Feb 23, 2013 · $500,000 damage
Flash flooding	6	Sep 2024	Aug 8, 2012 · $250,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage	5	Jun 2021	Jun 30, 2007 · 1 death
Excessive heat	3	Aug 2023	—
Heavy snow & winter storms	2	Jan 2025	—
Ice storms & sleet	1	Jan 2011	Jan 10, 2011 · $1,000 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 Tift forecast zone and Tift County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Omega?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 47 miles southeast. 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 Omega	View
KVAX Moody AFB, GA	47 mi southeast	3,200 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KTLH Tallahassee, FL	78 mi southwest	6,700 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KJGX Robins AFB, GA	93 mi north	8,700 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation

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 Omega

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 124 tornadoes within 25 miles of Omega, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF3 on January 22, 2017, which passed about 21 miles south-southeast of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 16, 2025, which passed about 25 miles west of town.

Hail: 142 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 14, 2023.

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 Omega'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.

Omega radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Omega, GA?

KVAX (Moody AFB, GA), about 47 miles southeast. KTLH (Tallahassee, FL) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Omega?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Omega the lowest scan from KVAX is about 3,200 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.

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

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