An approaching cold front across central New York state triggered numerous severe thunderstorms across the region. Damaging winds and large hail impacted many areas, from the interior to the coast. In addition to the wind and hail, a tornado produced damage in and near Newburgh, New York.

Hail in WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 17:25:00 to 16-JUN-08 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOHEGAN LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported in Putnam Valley.

Hail in WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 17:50:00 to 16-JUN-08 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: YORKTOWN HGTS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported in Yorktown Heights.

Hail in WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 17:55:00 to 16-JUN-08 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: YORKTOWN HGTS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported in Yorktown Heights.

Hail in PUTNAM, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 18:00:00 to 16-JUN-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE MAHOPAC
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported in Mahopac.

Tornado in ORANGE, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 17:15:00 to 16-JUN-08 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORANGE LAKE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 40.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An EF0 tornado touched down three times along a mile and a half path in Newburgh, NY. The tornado developed around 615 pm and moved east-southeast from the 400 block of South Plank Road to Park Avenue between 2nd and 3rd Streets. The tornado brought down multiple large branches and a few large trees. It also caused a wall to collapse at Rick's Automotive on South Plank Road, causing the roof to collapse. The damage was consistent with an EF0 tornado on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, with winds from 65 to 85 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 19:19:00 to 16-JUN-08 19:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH MANOR
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large tree was downed, blocking Dayton Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 18:04:00 to 16-JUN-08 18:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW DORP
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 13.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Department of Parks and Recreation reported 27 downed trees across Staten Island.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 18:35:00 to 16-JUN-08 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTHPORT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

At least 50 trees were reported downed in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 18:00:00 to 16-JUN-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWBURGH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Portions of Route 300 and 17K were closed due to downed trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 18:04:00 to 16-JUN-08 18:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODHAVEN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A two foot diameter tree was downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 18:15:00 to 16-JUN-08 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCARSDALE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A three foot diameter tree was downed at Penn Boulevard and Weaver Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 18:34:00 to 16-JUN-08 18:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTHPORT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed at Woodvine Avenue and Fox Lane.