High Wind — Central Aleutians, Alaska

2021-02-27 · Central Aleutians, Alaska

Event narrative

Southwest gusts to 82 mph were noted at several AWOS and buoy sites.

Wider weather episode

Strong southwest winds impacted the Aleutian Island chain for days. Strongest gust was noted over the Eastern Aleutians at 97 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 972060. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.