High Wind — Prince of Wales Island, Alaska

2022-11-21 · Prince of Wales Island, Alaska

Event narrative

There were repeated wind gusts on islands adjacent to Prince of Wales Island in excess of 70 mph, including Ship Island and Lincoln Rock. Peak gusts of 58 mph were measured at the Hydaburg Seaplane Base at 841 am and 1033 am Monday the 21st.

Wider weather episode

A deepening low moving through the Gulf towards the SE coast resulted in high winds for part of the southern panhandle.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1066684. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.