Wrangell was whipped by high winds last Friday during a storm which kept most of Southeast Alaska indoors.
Especially at this time of year, the region is no stranger
to severe weather brought on by low-pressure systems, but what made last week’s storm
rare was a contribution of Pacific Hurricane Oho. The tropical storm system was
sustained by warmer than usual waters off the Canadian
coast as it moved northward, joining with a pre-existing system.
A high wind warning by the National Weather Service remained in effect throughout the afternoon, with
sustained winds of 40 miles an hour and gusts...
Reader Comments(0)