Lowell Point, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lowell Point, Kenai Peninsula County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lowell Point?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 1 days in the Southern Kenai Mtns forecast zone and Kenai Peninsula County — the most common reported hazard around Lowell Point, mostly in February.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 1 | Feb 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 Southern Kenai Mtns forecast zone and Kenai Peninsula County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Lowell Point?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 77 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 Lowell Point | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 77 mi northwest | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 119 mi east-southeast | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 269 mi west-southwest | 48,600 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 Lowell Point
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Lowell Point 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 Lowell Point'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.
Lowell Point radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lowell Point, AK?
PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 77 miles northwest. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Lowell Point?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Lowell Point the lowest scan from PAHG is about 6,600 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Lowell Point 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 Lowell Point, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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