Strong Wind — Northern Queens, New York

2020-01-16 · Northern Queens, New York

Event narrative

The ASOS at LaGuardia Airport measured a 52 mph wind gust at 223 pm. Right around that time, a sustained wind of 39 mph was reported at LaGuardia. In Jackson Heights, a mesonet station measured a 50 mph wind gust at 1238 pm.

Wider weather episode

Strong winds occurred behind a cold front and deepening low pressure.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 870713. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.