High Wind — Northeast Suffolk, New York

2021-01-29 · Northeast Suffolk, New York

Event narrative

A measured wind gust of 67 mph was recorded at Baiting Hollow at 1029 AM local standard time along with a measured sustained wind of 51 mph recorded 714 AM local time. Both measurements were at an elevation of 78 feet above ground. Additionally, a measured sustained wind of 44 mph was recorded at Great Gull Island at 554 AM local standard time at an elevation of 53 feet above ground.

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 937934. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.