Thunderstorm Wind in WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
From 02-AUG-02 17:45:00 to 02-AUG-02 17:45:00 (EST)
Location: DOBBS FERRY
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Local police reported a large tree in Dobbs Ferry was knocked over during this storm. Local newspapers reported a path of downed trees, tree limbs and power lines that stretched from the Hudson River to Long Island Sound across central Westchester County. As a result, about 20,000 residents in the county lost power.

Thunderstorm Wind in WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
From 02-AUG-02 18:00:00 to 02-AUG-02 18:00:00 (EST)
Location: YONKERS
Magnitude: 55 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A spotter reported several power lines down from this storm. Local newspapers reported that numerous trees and large tree limbs were knocked down which resulted in the loss of power for 20,000 residents and damage to Bronxville's Village Hall and school.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 02-AUG-02 18:00:00 to 02-AUG-02 18:00:00 (EST)
Location: COMMACK
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A spotter reported that several trees and power lines were knocked down by this storm.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 02-AUG-02 18:05:00 to 02-AUG-02 18:05:00 (EST)
Location: DIX HILLS
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A spotter reported several trees were knocked down by this storm.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, NEW YORK
From 02-AUG-02 15:45:00 to 02-AUG-02 16:00:00 (EST)
Location: WARWICK
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

As a line of severe thunderstorms moved southeast, it produced high winds that downed many trees and power lines from Warwick northeast to Walden.  Local newspapers reported that several trees were downed at Warwick High School and on the St. Stephen's Church and school grounds. Damage included a demolished roof at a horse barn at the Whispering Winds Farm and a downed silo at the Bollenback Farm.  In Goshen, downed trees, branches and wires closed several streets.  A spotter reported large tree limbs and power lines down in Walden.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, NEW YORK
From 02-AUG-02 16:25:00 to 02-AUG-02 16:25:00 (EST)
Location: CARMEL
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Local police reported that many trees in Brewster had been knocked over. In Carmel, severe winds toppled a tree on top of a vehicle parked in a driveway. Approximately 25,000 customers suffered a power interruption due to this storm.

Thunderstorm Wind in WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
From 02-AUG-02 16:30:00 to 02-AUG-02 16:30:00 (EST)
Location: OSSINING
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

As a line of severe thunderstorms moved southeast, it produced high winds that downed numerous trees and power lines from Ossining northeast to Croton Falls.  Local police and newspapers reported numerous trees and power lines downed in Ossining.  Several newspapers reported that a large tree toppled over onto a moving car on Route 22 in Croton Falls.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKLAND, NEW YORK
From 02-AUG-02 16:45:00 to 02-AUG-02 16:45:00 (EST)
Location: NEW CITY
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Local police reported several trees knocked over by this storm.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, NEW YORK
From 02-AUG-02 16:45:00 to 02-AUG-02 16:45:00 (EST)
Location: NEWBURGH
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A spotter reported several trees and power lines downed by this storm in New Windsor. A local newspaper showed pictures of several trees up to 5 feet in diameter that were toppled by this storm. Severe winds stripped the roof off a service building at a car dealership on Route 17K in the town of Newburgh.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, NEW YORK
From 02-AUG-02 17:30:00 to 02-AUG-02 17:30:00 (EST)
Location: PATTERSON
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A sheriff reported numerous trees and power lines down. Approximately 25,000 customers lost power due to this storm.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRONX, NEW YORK
From 02-AUG-02 18:10:00 to 02-AUG-02 18:10:00 (EST)
Location: FORDHAM
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Local police reported downed power lines in the vicinity of Fordham University. A local newspaper reported that a large tree fell across City Island Avenue, which stalled traffic in both directions.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASSAU, NEW YORK
From 02-AUG-02 18:10:00 to 02-AUG-02 18:10:00 (EST)
Location: MANHASSET
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Local police reported that several large tree limbs were knocked down by this storm.

Hail in RICHMOND, NEW YORK
From 02-AUG-02 19:30:00 to 02-AUG-02 19:30:00 (EST)
Location: NEW DORP
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A spotter reported dime size hail.

Lightning in NEW YORK, NEW YORK
From 02-AUG-02 19:35:00 to 02-AUG-02 19:35:00 (EST)
Location: CENTRAL PARK
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A 25 year old man was struck and killed by lightning at 835 pm while watching thunderstorms from the roof of a four-story building located at 365 Broome Street.  A 24 year old woman was also injured in the event.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASSAU, NEW YORK
From 02-AUG-02 19:50:00 to 02-AUG-02 19:50:00 (EST)
Location: HICKSVILLE
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Local police reported a large tree down from this storm.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, NEW YORK
From 02-AUG-02 19:45:00 to 02-AUG-02 19:45:00 (EST)
Location: ANNADALE
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Local police reported that several trees and power lines were knocked down by this storm.