High Wind — Dixon Entrance To Cape Decision Coastal Area, Alaska
2016-10-19 · Dixon Entrance To Cape Decision Coastal Area, Alaska
63 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Hydaburg measured a peak gust of 72 mph at 1550Z. High winds were also observed at Cape Decision.
Wider weather episode
A very strong front came up to the outer coast of Prince of Wales Island during the morning of Wednesday 10/19. Hydaburg measured a peak gust of 72 mph at 0650 AKST. High winds were also observed at Cape Decision. No damage was reported.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 657948. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.