Newcastle, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Newcastle, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Newcastle?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 133 days in the Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Newcastle, mostly in January and March. Next come high winds (29 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 133 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 29 | Dec 2025 | Apr 16, 2007 · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 29 | Jun 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 16 | Aug 2009 | Jul 2, 2009 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 15 | May 2023 | Apr 16, 2007 · $1.9 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 11 | Jan 2024 | Jan 10, 2024 · $5.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 7 | Jan 2022 | — |
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 Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Newcastle get?
A normal year brings about 79 inches of snow to Newcastle, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Newcastle weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (20.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 3.5 | 16.5 | 19.6 | 20.3 | 14.1 | 4.4 | 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 Newcastle?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 38 miles west-southwest. 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 Newcastle | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 38 mi west-southwest | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCBW Caribou, ME | 161 mi north-northeast | 20,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 166 mi south-southwest | 21,400 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 Newcastle
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Newcastle, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F2 on July 8, 1996, which touched down about 23 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 24, 2012, which touched down about 12 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 43 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 9, 2011.
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 Newcastle'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.
Newcastle radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Newcastle, ME?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 38 miles west-southwest. KCBW (Caribou, ME) is 161 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Newcastle?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Newcastle the lowest scan from KGYX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Newcastle 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 Newcastle, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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