High Wind — Eastern Aleutians, Alaska

2015-11-11 · Eastern Aleutians, Alaska

Event narrative

Damage at Akutan reported by local emergency manager: Construction materials at a new fourplex blown away. Very strong winds still occurring.

Wider weather episode

A low pressure system developed unusually rapidly over the Central and Eastern Aleutians. Winds remained just below hurricane force in the Central Aleutians, but were significantly stronger in the Eastern Aleutians, causing significant damage.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 607678. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.