High Wind — Alaska Peninsula, Alaska

2016-12-01 · Alaska Peninsula, Alaska

Event narrative

Winds at King Cove were above 73 mph for over 6 hrs. No damage was observed.

Wider weather episode

A strong low pressure system moved from west of Kodiak Island into the Prince William Sound. Northerly winds on the backside of the low increased significantly for Kodiak Island and the Alaska Peninsula as high pressure moved in.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 670661. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.