High Wind — Southwest Suffolk, New York

2020-12-25 · Southwest Suffolk, New York

Event narrative

Multiple wind gusts of 58-64 mph recorded, including a measured wind gust of 64 mph at 445 AM local standard time in Brookhaven. Multiple sustained winds of 47-49 mph recorded, including a measured sustained wind of 49 mph at 330 AM at Gilgo State Park.

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 935743. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.