High Wind in Northwest Suffolk, New York

High Wind February 23, 2026 · Northwest Suffolk, New York

74 mph

Measured gust (64 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

A measured high wind gust of 74 mph was recorded at mesonet station EW5678 - Stony Brook at an elevation of 159 feet at 519 AM Local Standard Time. In addition, a measured wind gust of 67 mph was recorded at Eatons Neck Lighthouse at 520 AM Local Standard Time at an elevation of 71 feet above ground.

The wider storm

The center of a major Nor'easter passed nearby to the east of southeastern New York during the morning of February 23, 2026. The resulting strong pressure gradient brought high winds to the area during this time.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1316081. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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