Event Summary

Narrative

On 2/24/2016 at 6:00 PM a/an High Wind Event event began to impact New York City. During this event, New York City experienced the following hazards: High Winds. Event related weather hazards were felt in the Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. The event lasted until 2/25/2016 6:00 AM.

During this event maximum wind speed was 24 mph.

Description

Hazard Event Type

Winter Weather

Critical Issues

High Winds

Start Time

2/24/2016 06:00 PM

End Time

2/25/2016 06:00 AM

Media Links

NY Daily News

Powerful storm socks NYC, flipping tractor-trailer on George Washington Bridge and injuring man in the Bronx

ABC News

Trees, wires down; Flooding after storms, wind wreak havoc

CBS New York

Strong Winds Knock Down Trees, Cut Power; De Blasio Issues Travel Advisory

PIX 11

Storm bringing heavy rain, powerful wind to tri-state

PIX 11

Power outages, flight cancellations, damages after storm blows through tri-state

NBC New York

Buildings Damaged, Trees Downed After Powerful Storm

Reuters

Rough waters strand fishing vessel, capsize rescue boat off New York

Accuweather

Rain, storms and high winds to blast northeastern US at midweek

The New York Times

Coast Guard Vessel Capsizes During Fishing Boat Rescue Near Queens

Activations

NYCEM Plans Activated

0

Emergency Operation Center

No

Safety

Injuries

0

Fatalities

0

Consequences

Cumulative Values

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Event Data