High Wind — Southwest Suffolk, New York

2023-12-18 · Southwest Suffolk, New York

Event narrative

A measured wind gust of 65 mph was recorded at Shirley Airport at 0758 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 1147141. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.