Event Summary

High south winds preceding a strong cold front resulted in areas of damage and disruptions to power. Heavy rain preceding the front caused flooding of small streams in Rockland County. A sidewalk shed collapsed on West 86th street and Broadway at 1:30 am due to high winds. A wind gust up to 64 mph was measured at LaGuardia Airport at 3:54 am. Sustained winds of 46 mph were also measured at the same time. Scattered power outages were reported throughout the area. At JFK International Airport, a wind gust up to 59 mph was measured at 6:57 am, with sustained winds of 43 mph at 4:33 am. Scattered power outages were reported throughout the area.