Junior, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Junior, Barbour County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Junior?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 69 days in the Barbour forecast zone and Barbour County — the most common reported hazard around Junior, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (67 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 67 | Feb 2026 | Oct 29, 2012 · 2 deaths · $750,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 32 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 2014 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 28 | Jun 2026 | Feb 19, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jun 2026 | May 16, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 12 | Jan 2024 | Jan 12, 2024 · $15,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jun 2006 | Sep 7, 1998 · $20,000 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 Barbour forecast zone and Barbour County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Junior get?
A normal year brings about 57 inches of snow to Junior, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Belington weather station 3.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (19.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.9 | 12.9 | 19.2 | 14.4 | 7.3 | 1.2 | 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 Junior?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 106 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 Junior | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 106 mi west-southwest | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 108 mi north | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 132 mi east | 14,900 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 Junior
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Junior, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on July 9, 1980, which touched down about 17 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 21, 2016, which touched down about 12 miles north of town.
Hail: 90 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 June 3, 1980.
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 Junior'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.
Junior radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Junior, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 106 miles west-southwest. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Junior?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Junior the lowest scan from KRLX is about 10,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Junior 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 Junior, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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