High Wind in Lower Kobuk & Noatak Valleys, Alaska

Stationary High Pressure of 1042 mb over Far East Russia and Low pressure along the Alaska Peninsula and Gulf of Alaska created a strong pressure gradient across the state, but especially over the northwest area. In this region the pressure gradient increased even more on the night of the 8th through the 9th as the High strengthened to 1052 mb. This increased the northeast winds even more. Strong Wind was reported at:Zone 217: At Ambler, it was noted that pieces of roofing material were blown off buildings. Damage of these materials is roughly estimated at $200. The Ambler AWOS reported gusts to 44 knots (51 mph). The Upper Noatak Remote Automated Weather Station reported maximum gusts to 47 knots (54 mph).High Wind was reported at:Zone 207: Kivalina AWOS gust to 53 knots (61 mph).Zone 208: Red Dog Mine reported gusts to 53 knots (61 mph).Zone 213: Gambell AWOS reported gusts to 58 knots (67 mph); Tin City AWOS reported gusts to 55 knots (63 mph).