High Wind — Southern Queens, New York

2020-04-13 · Southern Queens, New York

Event narrative

At 214 pm, The ASOS at JFK International Airport measured a 43 mph sustained wind. 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 880198. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.