High Wind — Southern Southeast Alaska Ernest Sound To Dixon Entrance, Alaska
2001-08-20 · Southern Southeast Alaska Ernest Sound To Dixon Entrance, Alaska
65 M
Magnitude
Wider weather episode
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_id 5257327. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.