High Wind in Southern Queens, New York

High Wind February 23, 2026 · Southern Queens, New York

62 mph

Measured gust (54 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

A measured high wind gust of 62 mph was recorded at ASOS station KJFK - John F. Kennedy International Airport at 517 AM Local Standard Time.

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 1316715. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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