Marine High Wind — Clarence Strait, Gulf of Alaska

2010-10-05 · near Coffman Cove, Clarence Strait, Gulf of Alaska

Event narrative

Lincoln Rock had a peak wind of 87 KT at 0700 AKST on 10/5.

Wider weather episode

An extremely strong front moved into the southern waters of the Panhandle on the morning of 10/5. Wind speeds in excess of 80 KT were observed in Clarance Strait.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 261786. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.