High Wind — Western Aleutians, Alaska

2008-12-15 · Western Aleutians, Alaska

Event narrative

Based upon observations from Shemya and the surface analysis, the wind is estimated to have gusted to 80 mph.

Wider weather episode

A deep intense low moved into the Western Bering Sea while pushing a front across the western Aleutians. Strong wind in advance of this front occurred in the western Aleutians.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 137648. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.