Newport, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Newport, Penobscot County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Newport?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 129 days in the Southern Penobscot forecast zone and Penobscot County — the most common reported hazard around Newport, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (97 days) and high winds (71 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 129 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 71 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 43 | Apr 2024 | May 1, 2008 · $481,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 27 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jul 2024 | Jun 23, 2012 · $265,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Blizzards | 10 | 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 Southern Penobscot forecast zone and Penobscot County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Newport get?
A normal year brings about 72 inches of snow to Newport, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Corinna weather station 5.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (17.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 4.1 | 16.5 | 16.6 | 17.2 | 13.4 | 3.4 | 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 Newport?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 82 miles 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 Newport | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 82 mi southwest | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCBW Caribou, ME | 109 mi northeast | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 194 mi west | 27,600 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 Newport
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 14 tornadoes within 25 miles of Newport, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F2 on November 7, 1971, which passed about 22 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 15, 2014, which touched down about 8 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 69 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 28, 1991.
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 Newport'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.
Newport radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Newport, ME?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 82 miles southwest. KCBW (Caribou, ME) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Newport?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Newport the lowest scan from KGYX is about 7,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Newport 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 Newport, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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