High Wind in Prince of Wales Island, Alaska

High Wind November 23, 2022 · Prince of Wales Island, Alaska

81 mph

Measured gust (70 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Hydaburg AWOS reported numerous wind gusts in excess of high wind criteria, including one wind gust at 1040 AM AKST November 23rd which measured 70 kt.

The wider storm

A storm force low and front moved into the gulf from the south causing high winds over portions of the southern panhandle while the northern borders had colder northerly flow to start and snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1066677. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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