Strong Wind — Northern Queens, New York

2019-11-01 · Northern Queens, New York

Event narrative

Around 737 am, amateur radio reported a downed light pole on Grand Central Parkway at exit 17. The ASOS at LaGuardia Airport measured a 54 mph wind gust earlier in the night, at 128 am.

Wider weather episode

Strong winds occurred behind low pressure and strong cold front.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 865331. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.