High Wind — Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island, Alaska

2020-03-29 to 2020-03-31 · Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island, Alaska

Event narrative

The South Douglas Boat Harbor and the Marine Exchange sensors at the Juneau Downtown Docks measured consistent gusts over 60mph during this two and a half day Taku wind event, including peak gusts of 90mph at the AJ Dock throughout Monday March 30th.

Wider weather episode

A Taku mountain wave developed as a low tracked to the SE. The tight pressure gradient along the Coast Mountains and strong cold air advection contributed to high winds for the northern inner channels, particularly for late March, and lasted two and a half days.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 874309. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.