Wayne Heights, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wayne Heights, Franklin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wayne Heights?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 151 days in the Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County — the most common reported hazard around Wayne Heights, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (61 days) and flash flooding (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 151 | Jun 2026 | Jan 19, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 61 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 2024 · $60,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 43 | Aug 2025 | Jun 18, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 16 | May 2025 | — |
| High winds | 15 | Apr 2021 | May 3, 1997 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2014 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | 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 Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wayne Heights get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Wayne Heights, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the S Mtn weather station 7.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 5.2 | 10.6 | 9.5 | 6.5 | 0.6 | 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 Wayne Heights?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 53 miles south. 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 Wayne Heights | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 53 mi south | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 85 mi north-northwest | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 129 mi east-southeast | 14,300 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 Wayne Heights
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 62 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wayne Heights, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 22, 1983, which touched down about 16 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 5, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 174 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on August 7, 2023.
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 Wayne Heights'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.
Wayne Heights radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wayne Heights, PA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 53 miles south. KCCX (State College, PA) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wayne Heights?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wayne Heights the lowest scan from KLWX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wayne Heights 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 Wayne Heights, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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