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High Wind in Haines Borough and Lynn Canal, Alaska
High Wind January 16, 2020 · Haines Borough and Lynn Canal, Alaska
What the National Weather Service wrote
Marine Exchange sensor at the Haines Harbor measured numerous gusts over 60mph due to strong northerly outflow. Peak gust measured was 85mph.
The wider storm
A Taku Mountain Wave developed with good cross mountain flow and cold air moving over mountains from the Canadian interior. The worst of the winds occurred late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. Other areas including Haines, Skagway, and Tenakee Springs also saw high winds.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 872133. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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