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

2001-10-11 · Southern Southeast Alaska Ernest Sound To Dixon Entrance, Alaska

Wider weather episode

A deep 968 mb low in the northern Gulf of Alaska moved inland near Yakutat bringing strong, gusty winds to much of the Panhandle. The highest winds occurred along the outer coast and in the southern inner channels, where winds from 55 to near 80 mph were recorded. Several trees were downed on Prince of Wales Island during the storm.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5268173. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.