Wild Winds Cause Trouble Across The Tri-State Area

Powerful winds downed trees,branches and power lines across the Tri-State Area Monday. A wind advisory was in effect until 6 p.m. for much of the area and a high wind warning was issued for parts of the Jersey coast. CBS2’s Lonnie Quinn reported the winds were near hurricane strength in some areas. In White Plains, gusts amounted to 72 mph; 74 mph is the minimum wind strength to categorize a Category 1 hurricane. Winds reached 64 mph at Jones Beach; 61 mph at LaGuardia Airport; 56 mph at Glen Cove; 55 mph in Stamford, Connecticut; and 44 mph in Central Park.