Event Summary

On 11/5/2025 at approximately 9:00 PM, a High Wind event began to impact New York City as a strong cold front moved through the region. Sustained winds of 20–30 mph with gusts reaching up to 50–60 mph were recorded across the five boroughs, prompting a High Wind Watch and Wind Advisory from the National Weather Service. The strongest winds occurred overnight through the early morning of 11/6/2025, creating hazardous travel conditions, particularly on bridges and elevated roadways, and increasing the risk of downed tree limbs, flying debris, and scattered power outages. The event lasted through 11/6/2025 at 8:00 AM, affecting Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island.