High Wind — Inner Channels From Kupreanof Island To Etolin Island, Alaska

2021-11-26 · Inner Channels From Kupreanof Island To Etolin Island, Alaska

Event narrative

Emergency Management in Wrangell, Alaska reported multiple areas of trees knocked down by a brief strong wind event. Data from the event is sparse and no sensor was located near the damage areas, however the Zarembo Island RAWS station detected a peak wind gust of 54 miles per hour out of the Southwest.

Wider weather episode

A brief strong wind event knocked down trees into powerlines in Wrangell, Alaska. Days long widespread power outage was reported, with the state of Alaska declaring an emergency to get aid to the people of Wrangell.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 994933. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.