High Wind — Northern Queens, New York

2021-04-30 · Northern Queens, New York

Event narrative

A measured wind gust of 61 mph occurred at LaGuardia Airport at 312 PM local standard time.

Wider weather episode

After a cold front passage during the predawn hours, an associated low pressure system strengthened along the New England Coast, tightening the pressure gradient and causing high winds across parts of Southeastern New York.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 956369. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.