High Wind — Northwest Suffolk, New York

2023-12-18 · Northwest Suffolk, New York

Event narrative

A measured wind gust of 60 mph was recorded at a mesonet station located in Northport, NY at 455 AM Local Standard Time.

Wider weather episode

A strong area of low pressure moved north along the U.S. east coast and passed through the region during the morning of December 18, 2023. The pressure gradient tightened as the center of the storm approached, producing high winds over Southeastern New York during the morning hours.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1147139. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.