High Wind in Kodiak Island Northeast, Alaska

High Wind October 29, 2025 · Kodiak Island Northeast, Alaska

83 mph

Measured gust (72 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

Gusty winds were reported by various weather stations around Kodiak City. The Matson Crane (elevation 340 ft) recorded a peak wind gust of 83 mph at 9:02 AM AKDT October 29. The Kodiak Airport reported gusty winds over 55 mph from 5:45 AM to 10:03 AM AKDT with a peak wind gust of 71 mph at 8:30 AM AKDT October 29.

The wider storm

A Fujiwhara effect occurred near the Alaska Peninsula between two lows, resulting in one strong low. This low deepened as it neared the southern end of Kodiak Island, pushing a strong front into the Gulf of Alaska and bringing strong easterly winds. In Kodiak Island, strong easterly winds were seen in various locations around Kodiak City. Heavy rain was also experienced along the eastern coast of the archipelago.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1295750. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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