High Wind — Southern Queens, New York

2021-01-29 · Southern Queens, New York

Event narrative

A measured sustained wind of 45 mph occurred at JFK Airport at 517 AM local standard time.

Wider weather episode

High winds occurred over the region as high pressure built in from the west behind a strengthening coastal low pressure system heading northeast after passing well to the south.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 937927. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.