A cold front approaching from the west, along with a hot, moist and unstable air mass in place, led to the development of numerous showers and strong thunderstorms across eastern New York and western New England during the mid to late afternoon hours on Friday August 3rd,  into the evening hours. Some thunderstorms became severe during this time period.

Hail in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 03-AUG-07 15:45:00 to 03-AUG-07 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAGLE BRIDGE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail was reported approximately 1 mile north of Eagle Bridge.

Hail in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 03-AUG-07 17:00:00 to 03-AUG-07 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST GREENBUSH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported in and near East Greenbush.

Hail in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 03-AUG-07 18:17:00 to 03-AUG-07 18:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST WINFIELD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail was reported in West Winfield.

Hail in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 03-AUG-07 18:30:00 to 03-AUG-07 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERLIN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Penny size hail was reported in Berlin.

Hail in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 03-AUG-07 15:50:00 to 03-AUG-07 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRUNSWICK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail was reported in and near Brunswick, and covered the ground. There was reported damage to vehicles.

Hail in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 03-AUG-07 15:25:00 to 03-AUG-07 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERLIN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was reported in Berlin at the Grafton Lake State Park.

Hail in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 03-AUG-07 15:28:00 to 03-AUG-07 15:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUSKIRK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was reported in South Buskirk.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 03-AUG-07 15:30:00 to 03-AUG-07 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: COHOES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported in Cohoes.

Hail in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 03-AUG-07 15:30:00 to 03-AUG-07 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERFORD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Penny size hail was reported in Waterford.

Hail in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 03-AUG-07 15:35:00 to 03-AUG-07 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROPSEYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Quarter size hail was reported in Brunswick.

Hail in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 03-AUG-07 15:39:00 to 03-AUG-07 15:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported in Indian Lake.

Hail in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 03-AUG-07 13:33:00 to 03-AUG-07 13:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONG LAKE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail was reported at the Forked Lake Public Campground near Long Lake.

Hail in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 03-AUG-07 14:15:00 to 03-AUG-07 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN LAKE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported at Indian Lake.

Hail in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 03-AUG-07 13:30:00 to 03-AUG-07 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAQUETTE LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported along the north shore of Raquette Lake.

Hail in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 03-AUG-07 14:45:00 to 03-AUG-07 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST GREENBUSH
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported in East Greenbush at the Rensselaer Technology Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 03-AUG-07 14:53:00 to 03-AUG-07 14:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: TROY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees and wires in several portions of Troy. Also, a roof was partially blown off of a building.