High Wind — Prince of Wales Island, Alaska

2024-10-29 · Prince of Wales Island, Alaska

Event narrative

The Hydaburg AWOS measured a peak gust of 56 knots or 64 mph at 326pm AKDT on the 29th. The AWOS stopped reporting after 456pm while other stations on the island measured peak gusts after this time until 10pm. The Klawock COOP noted damaging winds in their afternoon report and Craig Police reported small branches were found on the highway and some side roads.

Wider weather episode

Low pressure tracked through the central Gulf of Alaska. The associated warm front and low level jet brought a period of high winds to Prince of Wales Island October 29th.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1221267. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.