High Wind — Northwest Suffolk, New York

2025-12-19 · Northwest Suffolk, New York

Event narrative

The public reported a large tree down in Port Jefferson near North Country Road and 2nd Avenue at approximately 1130 AM Local Standard Time. Additionally, the Department of Highways reported a downed tree near Commack Road along the Long Island Expressway North Service Road in Dix Hills, NY at approximately 1130 AM Local Standard Time.

Wider weather episode

A cold front passed through southeastern New York during the afternoon of December 19, 2025. The pressure gradient tightened in response, and produced high winds during the morning and early evening hours on this day.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1304701. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.