High Wind — Southern Queens, New York

2020-11-30 · Southern Queens, New York

Event narrative

A measured sustained wind of 43 mph occurred at JFK Airport at 1248 PM local standard time along with a measured wind gust of 58 mph at 1251 PM local standard time. Additionally, a measured wind gust of 60 mph was recorded at a mesonet station located in Kew Garden Hills.

Wider weather episode

Low pressure passed to the northwest, bringing high winds to the area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 930634. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.