High Wind in New York, February 23, 2026

Name: High Wind in New York, February 23, 2026
Start: 2026-02-23T01:00
End: 2026-02-23T12:00
Location: New York

February 23, 2026 · NWS OKX · 9 events in 9 counties and zones

The center of a major Nor easter passed nearby to the east of southeastern New York during the morning of February 23, 2026. The resulting strong pressure gradient brought high winds to the area during this time.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 9 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

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Heat and drought
Cold
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Marine and coastal
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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: None recorded
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 9

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS OKX wrote it up.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS New York, NY wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Feb 23, 12:40 AM EST, 20 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 23, 12:40 AM EST, 20 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 22, 2:20 AM EST, 22 hours 40 minutes before

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
220 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

CTZ005>008-NJZ002-004-103-105-107-NYZ067>070-230730-
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-
Northern New London-Western Passaic-Eastern Passaic-Western Bergen-
Western Essex-Western Union-Orange-Putnam-Rockland-
Northern Westchester-
220 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EST
MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut,
northeast New Jersey and southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Blizzard Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Blizzard Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

NJZ006-104-106-108-NYZ072-074-075-178-230730-
Hudson-Eastern Bergen-Eastern Essex-Eastern Union-
New York (Manhattan)-Richmond (Staten Island)-Kings (Brooklyn)-
Southern Queens-
220 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 PM EST MONDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM
EST MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast New Jersey and
southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Blizzard Warning.
   Coastal Flood Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Blizzard Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
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criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

CTZ009-010-NYZ071-073-078-176-177-230730-
Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-Southern Westchester-Bronx-
Northwest Suffolk-Northern Queens-Northern Nassau-
220 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 PM EST MONDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 AM EST
MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut and
southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Blizzard Warning.
   Coastal Flood Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Blizzard Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
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criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
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warning criteria.

ANZ331-332-340-345-350-353-355-230730-
Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the
Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Peconic and Gardiners Bays-
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm-
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm-
220 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST
MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Storm Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

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warning criteria.

NYZ079-081-230730-
Northeast Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
220 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 PM EST MONDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Blizzard Warning.
   Coastal Flood Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Blizzard Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

NYZ080-179-230730-
Southwest Suffolk-Southern Nassau-
220 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 PM EST MONDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
EST MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Blizzard Warning.
   Coastal Flood Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Blizzard Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

ANZ335-338-230730-
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
New York Harbor-
220 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST
MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

CTZ011-012-230730-
Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-
220 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 PM EST MONDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
EST MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Blizzard Warning.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Blizzard Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Feb 23, 12:07 AM EST, 53 minutes before

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Local storm report, Feb 23, 12:08 AM EST, 52 minutes before

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Local storm report, Feb 23, 12:09 AM EST, 51 minutes before

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Local storm report, Feb 23, 12:13 AM EST, 47 minutes before

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The radar

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Event by event

9 high wind. Local standard time, as filed.

High Wind, Southeast Suffolk

When: February 23, 1:00 AM EST to 4:00 AM EST
Where: Southeast Suffolk forecast zone
Measured: 73 kt (84 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 40.941, -72.685 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A measured high wind gust of 84 mph was recorded at 330 AM Local Standard Time at a mesonet station located at Montauk Point, sited at an elevation of 55 feet above ground level and 125 feet above sea level. In addition, a measured wind gust of 63 mph was recorded at mesonet site XNAP - Napeague at 109 AM Local Standard Time.

High Wind, Northern Westchester

When: February 23, 2:30 AM EST to 3:30 AM EST
Where: Northern Westchester forecast zone
Measured: 58 kt (67 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 41.152, -73.753 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A measured high wind gust of 67 mph was recorded at a mesonet station in Somers at 305 AM Local Standard Time.

High Wind, Northern Queens

When: February 23, 3:00 AM EST to 4:00 AM EST
Where: Northern Queens forecast zone
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 40.658, -73.839 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

At 320 AM Local Standard Time, a measured high wind gust of 64 MPH was recorded at a mesonet station located in Kew Garden Hills at an elevation of 179 feet.

High Wind, Northwest Suffolk

When: February 23, 5:00 AM EST to 6:00 AM EST
Where: Northwest Suffolk forecast zone
Measured: 64 kt (74 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 40.941, -72.685 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A measured high wind gust of 74 mph was recorded at mesonet station EW5678 - Stony Brook at an elevation of 159 feet at 519 AM Local Standard Time. In addition, a measured wind gust of 67 mph was recorded at Eatons Neck Lighthouse at 520 AM Local Standard Time at an elevation of 71 feet above ground.

High Wind, Northern Nassau

When: February 23, 5:00 AM EST to 6:00 AM EST
Where: Northern Nassau forecast zone
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 40.732, -73.585 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A measured high wind gust of 59 mph was recorded at XBAY - Bayville mesonet station located at Matinecock Point in Glen Cove, NY at 517 AM Local Standard Time.

High Wind, Southern Queens

When: February 23, 5:00 AM EST to 6:00 AM EST
Where: Southern Queens forecast zone
Measured: 54 kt (62 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 40.658, -73.839 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A measured high wind gust of 62 mph was recorded at ASOS station KJFK - John F. Kennedy International Airport at 517 AM Local Standard Time.

High Wind, Northeast Suffolk

When: February 23, 6:00 AM EST to 12:00 PM EST
Where: Northeast Suffolk forecast zone
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 40.941, -72.685 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Multiple high wind gusts were recorded at mesonet sites, including 69 mph at 640 AM Local Standard Time at SOUT - Southold in Peconic, 68 mph at 1140 AM Local Standard Time at EW4141 - Baiting Hollow (measurement taken at 78 feet above ground), and 64 mph at 954 AM Local Standard Time at XGUL - Great Gull Island.

High Wind, Bronx

When: February 23, 6:00 AM EST to 7:00 AM EST
Where: Bronx forecast zone
Measured: 53 kt (61 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 40.827, -73.924 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A high wind gust of 61 MPH was recorded at 630 AM Local Standard Time at a mesonet station located in Fordham at an elevation of 188 feet above ground level.

High Wind, Southwest Suffolk

When: February 23, 7:30 AM EST to 8:30 AM EST
Where: Southwest Suffolk forecast zone
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 40.941, -72.685 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A measured high wind gust was recorded at mesonet station XBLU - Blue Point at 800 AM Local Standard Time.

What these are

High Wind: Sustained non-thunderstorm winds of 40 mph or more for an hour, or gusts of 58 mph or more.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

The same day elsewhere

Every storm in New York in 2026 Every state in 2026 This day in weather history Warnings in New York, February 2026

Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-30. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1316707, 1316716, 1316714, 1316081, 1316708, 1316715, 1316697, 1316710, 1316689.