High Wind — Arctic Slope Coastal, Alaska

2000-08-15 to 2000-08-16 · Arctic Slope Coastal, Alaska

Wider weather episode

High Pressure over interior Alaska and low pressure moving slowly over Russia Far East created a strong pressure gradient near Cape Lisburne resulting in strong winds. Highest Wind reported only at Cape Lisburne AWOS: 46 mph sustained, gust 58 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5170075. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.