High Wind — Cape Decision To Salisbury Sound Coastal Area, Alaska

2017-02-13 to 2017-02-14 · Cape Decision To Salisbury Sound Coastal Area, Alaska

Event narrative

Sitka ASOS on Japonski Island (Airport) G46 KT around 1 AM on 2/14. Spotters estimated more wind. No damage reported.

Wider weather episode

A storm force low center was in the western Gulf just south of Kodiak on the afternoon of 2/13. A very strong front and wave moved into the eastern Gulf on the night of 2/13 and the morning of 2/14. Significant roof damage occurred both in Pelican and Craig and winds 60 to 70 MPH were observed.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 678406. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.