Barbecue, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Barbecue, Harnett County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Barbecue?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 136 days in the Harnett forecast zone and Harnett County — the most common reported hazard around Barbecue, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (30 days) and flash flooding (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 136 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2016 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Aug 2024 | Sep 29, 2016 · $25,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 11 | Sep 2022 | Sep 13, 2018 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jul 2025 | Jul 20, 2005 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 6 | Sep 2018 | Oct 9, 2016 · 1 death · $9.1 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Aug 2018 | Apr 9, 2015 · 1 death |
| High winds | 5 | Feb 2010 | Sep 6, 2008 · $100,000 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 Harnett forecast zone and Harnett County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Barbecue get?
A normal year brings about 1.1 inches of snow to Barbecue, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ft Bragg Wtp weather station 10.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 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 Barbecue?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 39 miles northeast. 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 Barbecue | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 39 mi northeast | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 99 mi south-southeast | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 128 mi east-southeast | 14,100 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 Barbecue
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of Barbecue, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and September. The strongest was an EF3 on April 16, 2011, which passed about 11 miles northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 6, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles north of town.
Hail: 238 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on May 23, 1975.
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 Barbecue'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.
Barbecue radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Barbecue, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 39 miles northeast. KLTX (Wilmington, NC) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Barbecue?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Barbecue the lowest scan from KRAX is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Barbecue 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 Barbecue, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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