Attu Station, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Attu Station, Aleutians West County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Attu Station?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged storm surge on 2 days in the Shemya and Attu Islands forecast zone and Aleutians West County — the most common reported hazard around Attu Station, mostly in December and August.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Shemya and Attu Islands forecast zone and Aleutians West County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Attu Station?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PGUA (Andersen AFB, GU), about 3184 miles 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 Attu Station | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGUA Andersen AFB, GU | 3184 mi southwest | 5,214,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCBW Caribou, ME | 10839 mi northeast | 59,233,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 11193 mi northeast | 63,157,800 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 Attu Station
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Attu Station 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 Attu Station'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.
Attu Station radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Attu Station, AK?
PGUA (Andersen AFB, GU), about 3184 miles southwest. KCBW (Caribou, ME) is 10839 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Attu Station?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Attu Station the lowest scan from PGUA is about 5,214,000 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Attu Station 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 Attu Station, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.