High Wind — Dixon Entrance To Cape Decision Coastal Area, Alaska
2015-10-09 · Dixon Entrance To Cape Decision Coastal Area, Alaska
$3K
Property damage
66 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Frequent power outages including a major part of Prince of Wales Island were caused by this storm. Hydaburg had a measured peak gust 76 MPH.
Wider weather episode
A deep 962 MB storm force low pressure system moved into the Eastern Gulf of Alaska on the morning of October 9th causing minor damage by wind for several coastal areas.
Power outages were common and there was significant damage to a dock. The storm abated on the evening of Oct 9th.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 606564. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.