High Wind — Northern Franklin, New York

2024-02-28 · Northern Franklin, New York

Event narrative

New York State Mesonet (NYSM) measured a 58 mph wind gust in Malone with numerous reports of some form of tree damage and other observations in the upper 40 to lower 50 mph range.

Wider weather episode

Strong low pressure moved northeast across the Great Lakes on February 28th, but created a strong pressure gradient between this storm and high pressure across the Canadian Maritimes. This allowed strong south-southeast winds ahead of a cold front associated with the strong area of low pressure and southwest winds behind the frontal boundary. The strongest winds occurred along and behind the cold front during the evening hours of February 28th.

Numerous reports of wind gusts in excess of 50 mph with several gusts in excess of 60 mph along with downed tree limbs. branches and subsequent power outages. Power outages across the area were approximately 15,000+ with the greatest concentration in Essex county where partial damage was done to a roof at a hospital in Ticonderoga.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1155460. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.