Beluga, AK Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Beluga, Kenai Peninsula County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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Which radars cover Beluga?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 33 miles south. 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 Beluga	View
PAHG Kenai, AK	33 mi south	2,100 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
PAIH Middleton Island, AK	206 mi east-southeast	30,700 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
PAKC King Salmon, AK	256 mi southwest	44,700 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 Beluga

NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Beluga 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 Beluga'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.

Beluga radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Beluga, AK?

PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 33 miles south. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 206 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Beluga?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Beluga the lowest scan from PAHG is about 2,100 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

Is TALON's radar for Beluga 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 Beluga, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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