Arnold Line, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Arnold Line, Lamar County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Arnold Line?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 185 days in the Lamar forecast zone and Lamar County — the most common reported hazard around Arnold Line, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (71 days) and lightning casualties & damage (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 185 | Apr 2026 | Apr 4, 2011 · $900,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 71 | Jun 2026 | Mar 12, 2004 · $6.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 12 | May 2025 | Jun 27, 2016 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 11 | Sep 2024 | Aug 29, 2005 · $480 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2025 | Feb 11, 2010 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Dec 2000 | Sep 27, 1998 · $800,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Aug 2010 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Mar 2024 | Apr 5, 2022 · $5,000 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 Lamar forecast zone and Lamar County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Arnold Line?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLIX (New Orleans, LA), about 74 miles south-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 Arnold Line | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 74 mi south-southwest | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 74 mi north-northwest | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 81 mi east-southeast | 7,000 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 Arnold Line
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 172 tornadoes within 25 miles of Arnold Line, 47 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and December. The strongest was an EF4 on April 12, 2020, which passed about 21 miles northwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 6, 2025, which passed about 4 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 258 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 17, 2016.
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 Arnold Line'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.
Arnold Line radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Arnold Line, MS?
KLIX (New Orleans, LA), about 74 miles south-southwest. KDGX (Jackson, MS) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Arnold Line?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Arnold Line the lowest scan from KLIX is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Arnold Line 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 Arnold Line, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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