High Wind — Southern Inner Channels, Alaska

2018-12-15 to 2018-12-16 · Southern Inner Channels, Alaska

Event narrative

Salmon Landing observed gusts to 78 KT on the evening of 12/15, but these are estimated due to the peak wind of the sensor is 78. Other areas around Ketchikan had gusts in the 50 to 60 mph range. No damage was reported.

Wider weather episode

A strong storm force low down to 962 MB was 300 NM WSW of Dixon Entrance on the afternoon of 12/15. The associated front caused strong winds for Prince of Wales Island, the Ketchikan Area, and Taku-like winds for Juneau. No damage was reported in spite of the very strong winds.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 789525. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.