Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Icy Strait, Gulf of Alaska

2010-05-31 · near Gustavus, Icy Strait, Gulf of Alaska

Event narrative

Numerous lightning strikes. Estimated wind near the cells.

Wider weather episode

Numerous lightning strikes and gusty winds occurred around Chichagof Island on the afternoon of May 31st. An upper level disturbance rotating around a low complex over the entire Gulf of Alaska moved over the northern waters with cold air aloft causing thunderstorms.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 238232. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.