High Wind — Annette Island, Alaska

2023-12-12 · Annette Island, Alaska

Event narrative

A storm brought wind gusts of 58 mph measured by the AWOS at the Metlakatla Seaplane Base at 903am on the 12th. At 623pm, an NWS Employee reported a wind gust of 61 mph at the Annette WSO. Later in the evening, a utility company reported power line and pole damage on Walden Point Road in relation to the gusty conditions.

Wider weather episode

A strong system comprised of two waves moving north, brought high winds across the panhandle. The second wave was stronger, and was responsible for the bulk of the high winds. Accumulating snow was also recorded in the northern panhandle. A long fetch of moisture accompanied this system and high astronomical tides during the period of high winds resulted in minor coastal flooding impacts.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1154050. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.