High Wind — Eastern Baranof Island and Southern Admiralty Island, Alaska
2005-11-24 · Eastern Baranof Island and Southern Admiralty Island, Alaska
52 EG
Magnitude
Wider weather episode
Another fast moving low pressure system (966 MB) raced from the Pacific, northward through the Gulf, and inland near Cape Suckling. The associated front that was lifted up through Southeast Alaska mainly caused high winds along our higher terrain. Minimum criteria high winds did occur in a few spots, and with soils so saturated more treefall damage occurred. Some peak wind gusts from this frontal passage: Ketchikan Airport (roof) 63 mph, Five Finger Lighthouse, 62 mph, Sisters Island 59 mph, Hydaburg 58 mph, and Yakutat at 54 mph.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5484927. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.