Larsen Bay, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Larsen Bay, Kodiak Island County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
Which radars cover Larsen Bay?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAKC (King Salmon, AK), about 124 miles northwest. 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 Larsen Bay | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 124 mi northwest | 13,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 240 mi north-northeast | 39,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 308 mi east-northeast | 61,700 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 Larsen Bay
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Larsen 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 Larsen 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.
Larsen Bay radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Larsen Bay, AK?
PAKC (King Salmon, AK), about 124 miles northwest. PAHG (Kenai, AK) is 240 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Larsen Bay?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Larsen Bay the lowest scan from PAKC is about 13,400 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Larsen 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 Larsen Bay, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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