High Wind — Eastern Aleutians, Alaska

2017-11-29 · Eastern Aleutians, Alaska

Event narrative

The NOS NWLON at Nikolski reported winds gusting to 75 mph.

Wider weather episode

A 955 mb low pressure system moved northeastward along the Aleutian Chain. Northerly winds behind the low pressure system were enhanced by cold air advection and brought warning level winds to the Eastern Aleutians.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 726779. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.