Akutan, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Akutan, Aleutians East County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Akutan?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 2 days in the Aleutians East Borough forecast zone and Aleutians East County — the most common reported hazard around Akutan, mostly in January and May. Next come blizzards (1 days) and wildfires (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 2 | May 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | May 1999 | May 19, 1999 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 1 | Aug 1999 | Aug 12, 1999 · $5,000 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 Aleutians East Borough forecast zone and Aleutians East County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Akutan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAKC (King Salmon, AK), about 469 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 Akutan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 469 mi northeast | 131,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 481 mi north-northeast | 137,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 703 mi northeast | 279,500 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 Akutan
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Akutan 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 Akutan'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.
Akutan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Akutan, AK?
PAKC (King Salmon, AK), about 469 miles northeast. PABC (Bethel, AK) is 481 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Akutan?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Akutan the lowest scan from PAKC is about 131,700 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Akutan 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 Akutan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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