Adak, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Adak, Aleutians West County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Adak?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 2 days in the Atka and Adak forecast zone and Aleutians West County — the most common reported hazard around Adak, mostly in January and February. Next come storm surge (2 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 2 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Storm surge | 2 | Aug 2000 | Aug 3, 2000 · $10,000 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 Atka and Adak forecast zone and Aleutians West County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Adak?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PABC (Bethel, AK), about 833 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 Adak | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PABC Bethel, AK | 833 mi northeast | 385,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 915 mi northeast | 460,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAEC Nome, AK | 963 mi north-northeast | 507,800 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 Adak
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Adak since 1950.
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 Adak'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.
Adak radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Adak, AK?
PABC (Bethel, AK), about 833 miles northeast. PAKC (King Salmon, AK) is 915 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Adak?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Adak the lowest scan from PABC is about 385,300 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Adak 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 Adak, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.