High Wind — Hudson, New Jersey

2023-12-18 · Hudson, New Jersey

Event narrative

A measured wind gust of 66 mph was recorded at a mesonet station located at Robbins Reef Lighthouse at 448 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 Nortteastern New Jersey during the morning hours.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1154337. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.