A strong area of low pressure moved north along the U.S. east coast and passed through the region during the morning of December 18, 2023. The pressure gradient tightened as the center of the storm approached, producing high winds over Southeastern New York during the morning hours.

High Wind in NORTHERN NASSAU, NEW YORK
From 18-DEC-23 03:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A measured wind gust of 67 mph was recorded at the Harbor Road mesonet station located in Port Washington, NY at 330 AM Local Standard Time. In addition, a trained spotter reported a fence blown down in Hicksville, NY at 700 AM Local Standard Time.

High Wind in SOUTHERN QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 18-DEC-23 04:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

NYC Emergency Management relayed a report of a total of 321 instances of downed trees, limbs and hanging limbs across Queens. The time of these instances most likely occurred between 400 AM and 700 AM Local Standard Time based on radar data and nearby ground observations.

High Wind in KINGS (BROOKLYN), NEW YORK
From 18-DEC-23 04:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

NYC Emergency Management relayed a report of a total of 81 instances of downed trees, limbs and hanging limbs across Brooklyn. The time of these instances most likely occurred between 400 AM and 700 AM Local Standard Time based on radar data and nearby ground observations.

High Wind in BRONX, NEW YORK
From 18-DEC-23 04:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A measured wind gust of 59 mph was recorded at a mesonet station located in Fordham, NY at 450 AM Local Standard Time. In addition, NYC Emergency Management relayed a report of a total of 43 instances of downed trees, limbs and hanging limbs across the Bronx. The time of these instances most likely occurred between 400 AM and 700 AM Local Standard Time based on radar data and nearby ground observations.

High Wind in SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
From 18-DEC-23 04:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A measured wind gust of 64 mph occurred at a mesonet station located at Larchmont Harbor, NY at 500 AM Local Standard Time. A measured wind gust of 58 mph occurred at a mesonet station located at Disbrow Park, NY at 455 AM Local Standard Time. In addition, the Department of Highways reported a tree down on the Hutchinson Parkway, north of Cross County Parkway in Bronxville, NY at 629 AM Local Standard Time.

High Wind in PUTNAM, NEW YORK
From 18-DEC-23 06:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Department of Highways reported downed tree in Patterson, NY at 705 AM Local Standard Time and at Brewster at 717 AM Local Standard Time.

High Wind in ORANGE, NEW YORK
From 18-DEC-23 08:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Department of Highways reported a tree down along with a pole and wires down at 839 Local Standard Time. This caused a road closure in both directions on NY route 208 south of NY route 207 in Campbell Hall, NY.

High Wind in RICHMOND (STATEN IS.), NEW YORK
From 18-DEC-23 04:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A measured wind gust of 59 mph was recorded at a mesonet station located at the College of Staten Island in Staten Island, NY at 520 AM Local Standard Time. A measured wind gust of 66 mph was recorded at a mesonet station located at Robbins Reef Lighthouse at 448 AM Local Standard Time. In addition, NYC Emergency Management relayed a report of a total of 64 instances of downed trees, limbs and hanging limbs across Staten Island. The time of these instances most likely occurred between 400 AM and 700 AM Local Standard Time based on radar data and nearby ground observations.

High Wind in NORTHWEST SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 18-DEC-23 04:30:00 to 18-DEC-23 05:30:00 (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 at a mesonet station located in Northport, NY at 455 AM Local Standard Time.

High Wind in NORTHERN QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 18-DEC-23 04:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 07:00:00 (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 at a mesonet station located in Kew Garden Hills, NY at 645 AM Local Standard Time. In addition, NYC Emergency Management relayed a report of power outages in Middle Village starting at around 530 AM Local Standard Time. NYC Emergency Management also relayed a report of a total of 321 instances of downed trees, limbs and hanging limbs across Queens. The time of these instances most likely occurred between 400 AM and 700 AM Local Standard time based on radar data and nearby ground observations.

High Wind in NEW YORK (MANHATTAN), NEW YORK
From 18-DEC-23 04:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

NYC Emergency Management relayed a report of a total of 11 instances of downed trees, limbs and hanging limbs across Manhattan, NY. The time of these instances most likely occurred between 400 AM and 700 AM Local Standard Time based on radar data and nearby ground observations.

High Wind in ROCKLAND, NEW YORK
From 18-DEC-23 04:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple instances of downed trees across Rockland County, NY, some with road closures, were reported by the Department of Highways. This included, in Local Standard Time, Orangeburg at 443 AM, New Square at 500 AM, Piermont at 522 AM, Montebello at 614 AM, Tappan at 621 AM, and 2 locations in Stony Point at 634 AM and 733 AM.

High Wind in NORTHERN WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
From 18-DEC-23 05:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple instances of downed trees across Northern Westchester County, NY, some with road closures, were reported by the Department of Highways. This included, in Local Standard Time, Goldens Bridge at 543 AM, Pleasantville at 616 AM, Cross River at 625 AM, Pound Ridge at 701 AM, Armonk at 744 AM, South Salem at 752 AM and Millwood at 830 AM.

High Wind in NORTHWEST SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 18-DEC-23 04:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Multiple instances of trees and limbs were reported down by the department of transportation, NWS Employees, and the public. This included, in Local Standard Time,  St. James, NY at 428 AM and 630 AM, Yaphank, NY at 800 AM, Ridge, NY at 907 AM, Stony Brook, NY at 932 AM, and Dix Hills, NY at 1015 AM.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 18-DEC-23 07:30:00 to 18-DEC-23 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A measured wind gust of 65 mph was recorded at Shirley Airport at 0758 AM Local Standard Time.

High Wind in NORTHEAST SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 18-DEC-23 06:30:00 to 18-DEC-23 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Multiple high wind gusts were recorded at mesonet sites, including 63 mph at 730 AM Local Standard Time at Orient, NY, 61 mph at 1001 AM Local Standard Time at Great Gull Island, NY and 59 mph at 641 AM Local Standard Time at Fishers Island Airport.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 18-DEC-23 07:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A measured wind gust of 58 mph was recorded at a mesonet station located in Shinnecock, NY at 726 AM Local Standard Time.

High Wind in SOUTHERN NASSAU, NEW YORK
From 18-DEC-23 04:30:00 to 18-DEC-23 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple damage reports included a downed tree blocking the Route 135 northbound exit 6 ramp in Plainedge, NY, at 450 AM Local Standard Time, as reported by the Department of Highways, as well as a power pole down, estimated to occur at around 500 AM Local Standard Time on the road in Carle Place, NY, as reported by a trained spotter.