High Wind — Eastern Baranof Island and Southern Admiralty Island, Alaska
1997-01-08 to 1997-01-10 · Eastern Baranof Island and Southern Admiralty Island, Alaska
45
Magnitude
Wider weather episode
Strong high pressure over Russia Far East persisted while a trough of low pressure developed over the inner West Coast of Alaska, causing strong winds at Zone 24, namely Gambell and Tin City. Peak Wind: Gambell 40 kts g45 kts.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5586605. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.