High Wind — Prince of Wales Island, Alaska

2022-11-23 · Prince of Wales Island, Alaska

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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_id 1066677. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.