McGuire AFB, NJ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for McGuire AFB, Burlington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits McGuire AFB?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 223 days in the Northwestern Burlington forecast zone and Burlington County — the most common reported hazard around McGuire AFB, mostly in July and June. Next come excessive heat (102 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (72 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 223 | Jun 2026 | Jun 24, 2010 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 102 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 2011 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 72 | Feb 2026 | Feb 9, 2010 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 61 | Jun 2026 | Jul 12, 2004 · $50 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 42 | Apr 2024 | Oct 30, 2012 · $4.0 million damage |
| High winds | 40 | Feb 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · 2 deaths · $50 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 40 | Jun 2021 | Jun 9, 2021 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 38 | Jun 2018 | Aug 28, 2011 · $50 million 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 Northwestern Burlington forecast zone and Burlington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does McGuire AFB get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to McGuire AFB, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Philadelphia/Mt Holly Wfo weather station 12.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.5 | 3.8 | 8.4 | 6.1 | 5.9 | 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 McGuire AFB?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 11 miles east-southeast. 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 McGuire AFB | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 11 mi east-southeast | 600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 95 mi south-southwest | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 108 mi east-northeast | 10,700 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 McGuire AFB
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 63 tornadoes within 25 miles of McGuire AFB, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 24, 1960, which passed about 16 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 14, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 174 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 23, 1969.
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 McGuire AFB'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.
McGuire AFB radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to McGuire AFB, NJ?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 11 miles east-southeast. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in McGuire AFB?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over McGuire AFB the lowest scan from KDIX is about 600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for McGuire AFB 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 McGuire AFB, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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