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

2020-04-13 · Richmond (staten Is.), New York

Event narrative

Around 237 pm, law enforcement reported a tree down blocking Barrett Avenue and Decker Avenue in Port Richmond. Throughout the city, 565 trees were knocked down, and 268 tree limbs were downed due to the winds according to New York City Emergency Management.

Wider weather episode

Deep low pressure passed to the west of the area resulting in high winds.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 880197. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.