High Wind — Northwest Suffolk, New York

2021-03-26 · Northwest Suffolk, New York

Event narrative

Multiple reports of high winds including sustained winds of 65 mph at Stony Brook (elevation of 159 feet above ground level), a gust of 64 mph and a sustained wind of 55 mph occurred at around 450 PM Local Standard Time at Eaton's Neck Lighthouse (elevation of 71 feet above ground level), and a gust of 67 mph along with a sustained wind of 55 mph at 756 PM Local Standard Time at Eaton's Neck Lighthouse.

Wider weather episode

A low pressure center moved across the Northeast, dragging a cold front across southeastern New York with high winds.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 950108. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.