High Wind — Western Alaska Peninsula, Alaska

1999-05-03 to 1999-05-04 · Western Alaska Peninsula, Alaska

Wider weather episode

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.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5692199. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.