High Wind in Southern Inner Channels, Alaska

High Wind December 15, 2018 – December 16, 2018 · Southern Inner Channels, Alaska

70 mph

Estimated gust (61 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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 789525. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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