High Wind — Cape Decision To Cape Fairweather-coastal Area, Alaska

2001-02-26 to 2001-02-27 · Cape Decision To Cape Fairweather-coastal Area, Alaska

Event narrative

Strong winds occurred along the outer coast of the Panhandle where a peak wind of 60 mph was recorded at Cape Spencer.

Wider weather episode

An intense Pacific frontal system brought strong winds to much of Southeast Alaska as it moved onshore.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5230732. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.