High Wind — Northern Queens, New York

2020-12-25 · Northern Queens, New York

Event narrative

Multiple measured wind gusts of 62-67 mph, including 67 mph measured in Jackson Heights at 152 AM local standard time. Additionally, power lines were burning, causing power outages at 215 AM local standard time in Corona as reported by the Public.

Wider weather episode

A cold front with high winds ahead of it passed through during the early morning hours of December 25, 2020.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 935585. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.