Newberry, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Newberry, Luce County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Newberry?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 114 days in the Luce forecast zone and Luce County — the most common reported hazard around Newberry, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (21 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 114 | Mar 2026 | Nov 13, 2019 · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 21 | Jun 2024 | Jul 18, 2013 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 14 | Mar 2026 | — |
| High winds | 9 | Nov 2021 | Sep 3, 2010 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Apr 2026 | Apr 5, 2023 · $10,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | May 2012 | May 20, 2012 · $12 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jun 2026 | — |
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 Luce forecast zone and Luce County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Newberry?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 98 miles west. 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 Newberry | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 98 mi west | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 107 mi south-southeast | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 180 mi southwest | 24,500 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 Newberry
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Newberry, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F2 on July 14, 1984, which passed about 14 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 8, 2016, which touched down about 5 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 26 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 30, 2018.
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 Newberry'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.
Newberry radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Newberry, MI?
KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 98 miles west. KAPX (Gaylord, MI) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Newberry?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Newberry the lowest scan from KMQT is about 9,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Newberry 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 Newberry, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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