High Wind — Southwest Suffolk, New York

2025-02-17 · Southwest Suffolk, New York

Event narrative

A measured high wind gust of 58 mph occurred at a mesonet station located in Fair Harbor, NY at 649 AM Local Standard Time.

Wider weather episode

Low pressure and cold front passed through the area during the late afternoon to evening hours of February 16, 2025. A tight pressure gradient behind the passage resulted in high winds across Southeastern New York from the evening hours of February 16 through the morning hours of February 17, 2025.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1229127. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.