High Wind — Northeast Suffolk, New York

2020-09-30 · Northeast Suffolk, New York

Event narrative

Wind gusts of 60 mph were measured near Plumb Island and Great Gull Island at 3:54 AM local standard time. Later in the morning at 5:44 AM, measured sustained winds of 48 mph were recorded at Great Gull Island (measured at an elevation of 53 ft).

Wider weather episode

A cold front passed through the region during the early morning hours, bringing high winds with showers.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 930056. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.