Thunderstorm Wind in Middle Tanana Valley, Alaska

Thunderstorm Wind July 24, 2023 · Middle Tanana Valley, Alaska

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Thunderstorms moved near Eielson AFB on the evening of July 24th. These storms knocked down several trees and caused widespread power outages in the Eielson and Salcha areas.

The wider storm

A strong area of high pressure brought very warm temperatures to much of the Interior on July 24th. A weak disturbance moved along the south side of the area of high pressure resulting in scattered thunderstorms forming over the Interior. Some of these storms brought strong winds and large hail.

Began near Eielson Afb (64.6481, -147.1116).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1127148. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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