High Wind — Putnam, New York

2023-12-18 · Putnam, New York

Event narrative

The Department of Highways reported downed tree in Patterson, NY at 705 AM Local Standard Time and at Brewster at 717 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 1154333. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.