Goodnews Bay, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Goodnews Bay, Bethel County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Goodnews Bay?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged blizzard conditions on 1 days in the Western Capes forecast zone and Bethel County — the most common reported hazard around Goodnews Bay, mostly in January.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | 1 | Jan 2026 | — |
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 Western Capes forecast zone and Bethel County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Goodnews Bay?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PABC (Bethel, AK), about 115 miles north. 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 Goodnews Bay | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PABC Bethel, AK | 115 mi north | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 179 mi east | 24,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 370 mi east-northeast | 85,700 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 Goodnews Bay
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Goodnews Bay 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 Goodnews Bay'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.
Goodnews Bay radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Goodnews Bay, AK?
PABC (Bethel, AK), about 115 miles north. PAKC (King Salmon, AK) is 179 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Goodnews Bay?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Goodnews Bay the lowest scan from PABC is about 11,900 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Goodnews Bay 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 Goodnews Bay, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.