High Wind in Misty Fjords, Alaska

High Wind November 14, 2009 · Misty Fjords, Alaska

75 mph

Estimated gust (65 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

Ketchikan ASOS observed a measured gust of 54 KT at 0853 AKST on 11/14. The Lincoln Rock C-MAN site had peak winds exceeding 99 KT on the morning of 11/14

(marine observation). These winds are estimated to be representative of the western headlands and shores of the Misty Fjords area.

The wider storm

A storm force low from the North Pacific Ocean deepened to 952 MB near Middleton Island on the morning of Saturday 11/14. The associated front moved onshore and through Southeast Alaska by Saturday evening. This system brought strong winds and heavy snow to many regions of Southeast Alaska.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 203366. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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