High Wind — Northeast Suffolk, New York

2022-12-23 · Northeast Suffolk, New York

Event narrative

A measured wind gust of 60 mph was recorded in Southold, NY at 605 AM Local Standard Time.

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 1076032. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.