High Wind — Lower Koyukuk Middle Ykn Vlys, Alaska
2008-12-09 · Lower Koyukuk Middle Ykn Vlys, Alaska
61 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A wind gust of 61 kts (70 mph) was observed at the Koyukuk National Wildlife Refuge RAWS at 6:18 am on the 9th.
Wider weather episode
A strong pressure gradient between high pressure over the North Slope and a low in the Gulf of Alaska produced strong winds of 50 mph with local gusts to 61 kts (70 mph) observed at the Koyukuk National Wildlife Refuge RAWS.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 138731. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.