High Wind in Western Alaska Peninsula, Alaska

Locally brisk northwest winds were reported across the Alaska Peninsula and southwest Alaskan Coast, as strong high pressure built into the western Aleutians and a moderate low pressure area persisted in the northern Gulf of Alaska.Wind gusts above 40 mph were recorded around Cold Bay from 10 am Monday through 6 pm Tuesday. Gusts reached 52 mph Tuesday morning between 8 am ADT and 9 am ADT. Wind gusts finally dropped under 40 mph at 6 pm ADT Tuesday.Adjusted AWOS gusts reached 51 mph at Cape Newenham, where winds are accelerated by terrain.