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

2017-02-13 to 2017-02-14 · Dixon Entrance To Cape Decision Coastal Area, Alaska

Event narrative

Hydaburg AWOS measured gusts to 56 KT around 0800L on 2/14. Klawock showed less wind but the roof blew off a building in Craig.

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 678407. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.