High Wind — Wrn P.w. Snd & Kenai Mtns, Alaska
2019-10-23 · Wrn P.w. Snd & Kenai Mtns, Alaska
68 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Portage ASOS measured a peak wind of 81 mph.
Wider weather episode
A rapidly developing low pressure system moved from the North Pacific into Bristol Bay. The central pressure decreased from 973mb to 963mb as it crossed the Alaska Peninsula. The attached front crossed the Kenai Peninsula and brought warning level winds to Turnagain Arm and the Anchorage Hillside.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 858664. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.