High Wind — Chukchi Sea Coast, Alaska

2017-10-11 to 2017-10-13 · Chukchi Sea Coast, Alaska

Wider weather episode

Strong winds developed out ahead of an approaching 958 mb low pressure center along the west coast of Alaska on October 11. The strong winds continued into the 13th. Minor beach erosion also occurred along the coast. Low level areas of Gambell, Little Diomede,

Wales and Brevig Mission saw elevated seas of 3 to 5 feet above normal tides.

zone 207: Red dog Dock reported 61 mph ( 53 kt).

zone 213: Wales AWOS reported 60 mph ( 52 kt).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 726469. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.