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High Wind in Frederick Sound-kupreanof-wrangell Islands To Ernest South, Alaska
High Wind October 7, 2000 · Frederick Sound-kupreanof-wrangell Islands To Ernest South, Alaska
The wider storm
An intense Pacific storm moving through the Gulf of Alaska spread very strong winds across coastal Southeast Alaska and the inner channels. Peak winds during the event included 75 mph in Sitka, 58 mph at Cape Spencer, 74 mph at the Juneau Ranger Station, 61 mph at the Juneau Federal Building, 77 mph at Eagle Crest, and 62 mph at Five Finger Lighthouse.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5157467. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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