High Wind in Northern Herkimer, New York

High Wind February 28, 2024 – February 29, 2024 · Northern Herkimer, New York

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

Numerous reports of downed trees and wires, several of which blocked roadways and subsequently delayed traffic.

The wider storm

Strong winds developed in the wake of a strong cold frontal passage on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 28th through the morning of Thursday, February 29th, 2024. Wind gusts throughout eastern New York ranged from about 30-65 mph. Thousands of people were reported to have lost power and numerous trees and wires were reported to have fallen. This lead to some brief road closures especially in Herkimer and Washington Counties.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1165720. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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