High Wind — Northwest Suffolk, New York

2022-12-23 · Northwest Suffolk, New York

Event narrative

A measured wind gust of 64 mph was recorded at Eatons Neck Lighthouse, NY at 517 AM Local Standard Time at an elevation of 71 feet above ground.

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 1076026. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.