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High Wind in Southern Southeast Alaska Ernest Sound To Dixon Entrance, Alaska
High Wind September 29, 2001 · Southern Southeast Alaska Ernest Sound To Dixon Entrance, Alaska
The wider storm
A deep low pressure system rolled up the southern outer coast of the Panhandle bringing very strong southeast winds to the area. Peak winds recorded during the event include 75 mph at the Ketchikan Airport tower, 58 mph winds in Saxman, 70 mph winds in Metlakatla, 75 mph winds at Hydaburg Seaplane Base, and 80 mph winds in Craig. Part of the pilothouse was blown off of the F/V Jackie. Debris struck the F/V Island Fox damaging the gillnet drum and hydraulics. And a large section of roof was blown off a trailer in Metlakatla during the storm.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5266377. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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