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High Wind in Deltana and Tanana, Alaska
High Wind July 8, 2017 · Deltana and Tanana, Alaska
The wider storm
An unusually strong bow echo signature cluster of thunderstorms produced strong winds for portions of the southern Interior centralized around the Delta Junction Area, Fort Greely and Quartz Lake. Straight-line winds from the east peaked at 50 to 60 mph with heavy rain and numerous lightning strikes during the early evening of July 8th.
The quick moving storms produced significant damage to power lines and cellular towers. 12 transformers needed repairing due to downed trees. Power outages lasted 24 hours for some residents.
Zone 223: U.S. Army Fort Greely mesonet reported 58 mph (51 kt).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 716384. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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