High Wind — Dixon Entrance To Cape Decision Coastal Area, Alaska

2017-01-27 to 2017-01-28 · Dixon Entrance To Cape Decision Coastal Area, Alaska

Event narrative

Hydaburg AWOS had numerous gusts over 60 MPH with a peak at 62 mph at 1929 on 1/27. No damage was reported.

Wider weather episode

The third in a series of storm force lows moved along 140W to make landfall near Yakutat on 1/28. The very strong winds caused minor damage and power outages all along the coast.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 668179. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.