High Wind — Richmond (staten Is.), New York

2018-03-02 · Richmond (staten Is.), New York

Event narrative

Around 2 pm, the media reported an overturned tractor trailer on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge due to the high winds. An 84 mph wind gust at an elevation of 700 feet was measured at the bridge.

Wider weather episode

A deep area of low pressure passed off the coast.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 739454. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.