High Wind — Eastern Baranof Island and Southern Admiralty Island, Alaska
1997-02-27 to 1997-02-28 · Eastern Baranof Island and Southern Admiralty Island, Alaska
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Magnitude
Wider weather episode
Strong High Pressure over Far East Russia and cold air moving south over the West Coast of Alaska produced strong winds at Tin City, possibly at Wales. Winds of criteria were not acheived at Gambell or Savoonga. Tin City: sustained 42 kts, gust 44 kts.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5587792. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.