High Wind in St. Paul Island, Alaska

High Wind September 16, 1997 – September 17, 1997 · St. Paul Island, Alaska

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The wider storm

An intensifying low moved northeastward into the central Aleutians midday Tuesday...then moved toward Hooper Bay, along the southwest Alaskan coast, midday Wednesday as a 972 mb center. The system was preceded by a vigorous front...causing brisk southeast winds from 40 to 55 mph. Gusty westerly wind were observed behind the low across the Aleutians, Pribilofs and western Alaska Peninsula...where speeds of up to 55 mph were recorded.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5618035. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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