A strong low pressure system centered near the eastern Great Lakes Region continued to strengthen as it moved northeast on December 23, 2022. This brought high winds over southeastern New York that morning as the pressure gradient tightened over the area.

High Wind in NORTHERN WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
From 23-DEC-22 03:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

NY Department of Highways reported several instances of downed trees with blocked/closed roads across Northern Westchester County between approximately 300 AM and 900 AM Local Standard Time. These instances included the towns of Crugers/Croton-On-Hudson, Cross River, South Salem, North Salem, Thornwood, Somers and Katonah.

High Wind in SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
From 23-DEC-22 03:30:00 to 23-DEC-22 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

NY Department of Highways reported multiple instances of downed trees blocking roadways in Southern Westchester County. A downed tree blocking two lanes was reported on northbound Hutchinson River Parkway south of exit 6B in Pelham, NY at 0359 AM Local Standard Time. Additionally, a tree down blocking 3 lanes in White Plains on northbound Sprain Brook Parkway north of Dobbs Ferry Road was reported at 409 AM Local Standard Time.

High Wind in PUTNAM, NEW YORK
From 23-DEC-22 05:30:00 to 23-DEC-22 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

NY Department of Highways reported a tree down on Route 121 southbound at Red Fox Lane in Peach Lake, NY at 610 AM Local Standard Time. This blocked one lane.

High Wind in NORTHWEST SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 23-DEC-22 05:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A measured wind gust of 64 mph was recorded at Eatons Neck Lighthouse, NY at 517 AM Local Standard Time at an elevation of 71 feet above ground.

High Wind in NORTHEAST SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 23-DEC-22 05:30:00 to 23-DEC-22 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A measured wind gust of 60 mph was recorded in Southold, NY at 605 AM Local Standard Time.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 23-DEC-22 06:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

NY Department of Highways reported a downed tree blocking the entrance ramp of County Road 39 / North Road near Sunrise Highway in Hampton Bays, New York at 630 AM Local Standard Time.

High Wind in NORTHERN NASSAU, NEW YORK
From 23-DEC-22 04:30:00 to 23-DEC-22 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

NY Department of Highways reported a downed tree in Port Washington, NY on Route 101 northbound between Ohio Avenue and Delaware Avenue at 508 AM Local Standard Time with one lane closed.

High Wind in ROCKLAND, NEW YORK
From 23-DEC-22 03:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

NY Department of Highways reported downed wires with two lanes blocked on Route 9W at Christian Herald Road in Upper Nyack, NY at 340 AM Local Standard Time.