1959 — Jan 3-7, Winter Weather (strong winds, bitter cold), East-Central NY — 13

–13 Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. I, No. 1, Jan 1959, p. 4.

Narrative Information

“New York…East-central New York, Southeastern New York, New York City-Long Island area…[Jan] 3-7…13 [killed]…Strong winds, bitter cold.

“Numerous deaths in fires aggravated by strong winds and bitter cold. Numerous injuries due to falling signs, trees, debris, etc. Extensive loss in plate glass windows, roofs torn off, TV aerials toppled, overturned airplanes, trailers blown over, collapsed construction work, signs and trees blown down, power disruptions, and ferry service collisions. Low water conditions in the Hudson River disrupted ferry service, shipping and water supply intakes from late on the 3rd through the 7th on the month unusually windy and cold weather developed on the back side of a deepening storm center which stagnated over the Maritime Provinces. Winds ranged from 40 to 75 mph at times and gale winds persisted throughout the period with near blizzard conditions in some upstate areas where below zero temperatures and blowing snow added to the severity of the storm.” (Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. I, No. 1, Jan 1959, p. 4.)

Source

Weather Bureau, U.S. Department of Commerce. Storm Data, Vol. I, No. 1, January 1959, Asheville, NC. Accessed 2-27-2020 at: https://www1.ncdc.noaa.gov/pub/orders/IPS/IPS-C50681DD-E345-4949-802F-B8BB5BBC4A16.pdf