High Wind — Putnam, New York

2022-12-23 · Putnam, New York

Event narrative

NY Department of Highways reported a tree down on Route 121 southbound at Red Fox Lane in Peach Lake, NY at 610 AM Local Standard Time. This blocked one lane.

Wider weather episode

A strong low pressure system centered near the eastern Great Lakes Region continued to strengthen as it moved northeast on December 23, 2022. This brought high winds over southeastern New York that morning as the pressure gradient tightened over the area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1076005. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.