High Wind — Northwest Suffolk, New York

2021-04-30 · Northwest Suffolk, New York

Event narrative

A wind gust of 66 mph occurred at Eaton's Neck Lighthouse at an elevation of 71 feet at 957 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 956370. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.