Lyman, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lyman, Harrison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lyman?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 110 days in the Northern Harrison forecast zone and Harrison County — the most common reported hazard around Lyman, mostly in June and April. Next come flash flooding (48 days) and excessive heat (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 110 | Jun 2026 | Jan 7, 1998 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 48 | Jun 2026 | Mar 28, 2009 · 1 death · $750,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 21 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 18 | Jun 2024 | Jun 7, 2001 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 14 | Jun 2023 | Jul 8, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Northern Harrison forecast zone and Harrison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Lyman?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLIX (New Orleans, LA), about 43 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 Lyman | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 43 mi west-southwest | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 54 mi east-northeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 76 mi west | 6,400 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 Lyman
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 182 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lyman, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on October 30, 1967, which touched down about 9 miles south-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles east of town.
Hail: 124 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on January 24, 1997.
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 Lyman'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.
Lyman radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lyman, MS?
KLIX (New Orleans, LA), about 43 miles west-southwest. KMOB (Mobile, AL) is 54 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Lyman?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Lyman the lowest scan from KLIX is about 2,900 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Lyman 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 Lyman, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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