Tyrone, GA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tyrone, Fayette County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tyrone?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 121 days in the Fayette forecast zone and Fayette County — the most common reported hazard around Tyrone, mostly in July and June. Next come lightning casualties & damage (48 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 121 | Mar 2026 | Nov 24, 2004 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 48 | Aug 2023 | Jul 13, 2012 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 16 | Oct 2020 | Sep 11, 2017 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Jan 2025 | Jan 28, 2005 · $300,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2003 | — |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Dec 2021 | Jul 6, 2005 · 1 death · $163,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Jan 2010 | Jun 5, 2005 · $225,000 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 Fayette forecast zone and Fayette County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Tyrone get?
A normal year brings about 2.2 inches of snow to Tyrone, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Atlanta Hartsfield Intl Ap weather station 13.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Tyrone?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 8 miles south-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 Tyrone | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 8 mi south-southeast | 400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 91 mi southeast | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMXX Maxwell AFB, AL | 95 mi southwest | 8,900 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 Tyrone
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 130 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tyrone, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an EF4 on March 25, 2021, which passed about 3 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 27, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 390 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 25, 1988.
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 Tyrone'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.
Tyrone radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tyrone, GA?
KFFC (Atlanta, GA), about 8 miles south-southeast. KJGX (Robins AFB, GA) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tyrone?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tyrone the lowest scan from KFFC is about 400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tyrone 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 Tyrone, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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