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High Wind in Southern Southeast Alaska Ernest Sound To Dixon Entrance, Alaska

High Wind August 20, 2001 · Southern Southeast Alaska Ernest Sound To Dixon Entrance, Alaska

65
Wind speed (unit not recorded)

The wider storm

A strong frontal system from the Gulf of Alaska brought strong gusty winds to the southern third of the Alaskan panhandle as it moved onshore. Peak winds associated with this event were 75 mph at the Ketchikan harbor, 63 mph at the Ketchikan airport tower, and 47 mph at the Hydaburg seaplane base. A spotter in Craig reported (estimated) 40 to 50 mph winds.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5257327. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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