High Wind — Northern Westchester, New York

2024-08-09 · Northern Westchester, New York

Event narrative

The public reported downed wires and a road closure on NY 120 in both directions at Prospect Drive in Chappaqua, NY at 106 PM Local Standard Time. Two lanes were blocked.

Wider weather episode

The pressure gradient tightened over the region as a cold front associated with the remnants of tropical system Debby approached from the west. This produced strong winds over southeastern New York during the afternoon hours of Aug 9, 2024.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1215330. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.