Port Lions, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Port Lions, Kodiak Island County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Port Lions?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 3 days in the Kodiak Island Northeast forecast zone and Kodiak Island County — the most common reported hazard around Port Lions, mostly in February and October.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 3 | 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 Kodiak Island Northeast forecast zone and Kodiak Island County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Port Lions?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAKC (King Salmon, AK), about 148 miles west-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 Port Lions | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 148 mi west-northwest | 17,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 204 mi north-northeast | 30,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 260 mi east-northeast | 45,700 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 Port Lions
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Port Lions 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 Port Lions'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.
Port Lions radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Port Lions, AK?
PAKC (King Salmon, AK), about 148 miles west-northwest. PAHG (Kenai, AK) is 204 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Port Lions?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Port Lions the lowest scan from PAKC is about 17,700 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Port Lions 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 Port Lions, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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