Friendly, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Friendly, Tyler County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Friendly?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 57 days in the Tyler forecast zone and Tyler County — the most common reported hazard around Friendly, mostly in June and August. Next come flooding (38 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 57 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Flooding | 38 | May 2025 | Sep 17, 2004 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2003 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jun 2022 | Aug 13, 2013 · $400,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 2014 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 11 | Apr 2023 | Mar 9, 2002 · $2,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | May 2019 | May 25, 2019 · $1.0 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 Tyler forecast zone and Tyler County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Friendly get?
A normal year brings about 27 inches of snow to Friendly, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Middlebourne 3 Ese weather station 11.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 3.9 | 11.0 | 7.7 | 4.1 | 0.1 | 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 Friendly?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 83 miles north-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 Friendly | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 83 mi north-northeast | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 90 mi south-southwest | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 138 mi north-northwest | 15,800 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 Friendly
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 15 tornadoes within 25 miles of Friendly, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F3 on October 1, 1986, which touched down about 21 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 9, 2024, which passed about 22 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 127 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 April 9, 2015.
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 Friendly'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.
Friendly radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Friendly, WV?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 83 miles north-northeast. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Friendly?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Friendly the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 7,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Friendly 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 Friendly, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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