High Wind — Deltana and Tanana, Alaska

2017-07-08 · Deltana and Tanana, Alaska

Wider weather episode

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_id 716384. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.