Strong upper level dynamics, well ahead of a cold front approaching from the west, triggered widespread showers and thunderstorms across the southern and western Adirondacks, the Mohawk Valley, the Lake George and Saratoga region, the upper Hudson Valley, and portions of the Capital Region during the late afternoon hours of Saturday July 26th, into the early morning hours of Sunday July 27th.

Hail in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 26-JUL-08 17:35:00 to 26-JUL-08 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MELROSE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail was reported in Melrose during a thunderstorm.

Hail in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 26-JUL-08 17:50:00 to 26-JUL-08 17:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALLSTON SPA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Nickel to quarter size hail fell in North Ballston Spa during a thunderstorm.

Hail in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 26-JUL-08 18:30:00 to 26-JUL-08 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHENECTADY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail fell in Schenectady during a thunderstorm.

Hail in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 26-JUL-08 18:35:00 to 26-JUL-08 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: AQUEDUCT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Nickel size hail fell in Niskayuna during a thunderstorm. The hail covered the ground.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 26-JUL-08 19:10:00 to 26-JUL-08 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: COHOES
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail fell in Cohoes during a thunderstorm.

Hail in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 26-JUL-08 19:15:00 to 26-JUL-08 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERFORD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail fell in Waterford during a thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 26-JUL-08 15:55:00 to 26-JUL-08 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and wires were reported down in Charlton due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Hail in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 26-JUL-08 16:42:00 to 26-JUL-08 16:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHENECTADY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel to quarter size hail was reported in Schenectady during a thunderstorm.

Hail in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 26-JUL-08 16:45:00 to 26-JUL-08 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: AQUEDUCT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was reported in Niskayuna during a thunderstorm.

Hail in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 26-JUL-08 17:05:00 to 26-JUL-08 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALFMOON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was reported in Halfmoon during a thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 26-JUL-08 17:30:00 to 26-JUL-08 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANAJOHARIE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down on power lines in Canajoharie due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 26-JUL-08 20:10:00 to 26-JUL-08 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAFTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were reported down in Grafton due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Hail in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 27-JUL-08 00:20:00 to 27-JUL-08 00:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYCAWAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported in Troy during a thunderstorm.

Lightning in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 26-JUL-08 18:30:00 to 26-JUL-08 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SARATOGA SPGS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A 62 year old male, and a 59 year old woman were injured by lightning at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center near Saratoga Springs at approximately 1830 LST. Lightning struck a tent pole near the food concession area, as both individuals were touching a wall. The injuries were minor, and both were taken to Saratoga Hospital.

Heavy Rain in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 26-JUL-08 18:30:00 to 26-JUL-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFTON PARK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Heavy rainfall from training thunderstorm clusters resulted in minor flooding of the Adirondack Northway, or Interstate 87, near and immediately south of Exit 9 on the southbound side in Clifton Park. The left lane on the southbound side was briefly closed due to ponding of water.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 26-JUL-08 16:50:00 to 26-JUL-08 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: AQUEDUCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported down on Rosendale Road in Niskayuna during a thunderstorm.