High Wind — Central Aleutians, Alaska

2016-12-16 to 2016-12-18 · Central Aleutians, Alaska

Event narrative

Winds above 73 mph were reported for 9 hours at Adak Air Station.

Wider weather episode

A very strong low pressure system moved into the Western Bering and strengthened further as it moved northward, bringing high winds to the Western Aleutian Islands.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 670666. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.