Atlanta, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Atlanta, Montmorency County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Atlanta?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 69 days in the Montmorency forecast zone and Montmorency County — the most common reported hazard around Atlanta, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (32 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 69 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2, 2012 · $150,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 32 | Aug 2021 | Jun 5, 2005 · $40,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 5 | Feb 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Mar 2026 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Dec 2021 | Nov 13, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jun 2018 | — |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Aug 2020 | — |
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 Montmorency forecast zone and Montmorency County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Atlanta?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 28 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 Atlanta | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 28 mi west-southwest | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 161 mi south-southwest | 20,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 163 mi south-southeast | 20,800 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 Atlanta
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 24 tornadoes within 25 miles of Atlanta, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an EF3 on May 20, 2022, which passed about 19 miles west of town and caused 2 deaths.
Hail: 43 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on August 27, 1990.
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 Atlanta'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.
Atlanta radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Atlanta, MI?
KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 28 miles west-southwest. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 161 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Atlanta?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Atlanta the lowest scan from KAPX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Atlanta 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 Atlanta, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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