A low pressure system tracked northeast from the northern Great Lakes into southeast Canada on Saturday May 31st. A cold front associated with this system tracked east across eastern New York and western New England during the mid to late afternoon hours of Saturday, preceded and accompanied by scattered thunderstorms, some of which were severe.

Hail in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 31-MAY-08 14:40:00 to 31-MAY-08 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Jefferson.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 31-MAY-08 14:55:00 to 31-MAY-08 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were reported down in Jefferson as a result of strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 31-MAY-08 16:00:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUSTERLITZ
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down in Austerlitz as a result of strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 31-MAY-08 17:00:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RHINEBECK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and wires were reported down in Rhinebeck as a result of strong thunderstorm winds.

Hail in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 31-MAY-08 16:10:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CATSKILL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Catskill.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 31-MAY-08 15:35:00 to 31-MAY-08 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST COXSACKIE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and wires were reported down in Coxsackie as a result of strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 31-MAY-08 16:14:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUSKIRK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees and wires were reported down in Buskirk as a result of strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 31-MAY-08 16:33:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT MARION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were reported down near Mount Marion as a result of strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 31-MAY-08 16:00:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED ROCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down in Red Rock as a result of strong thunderstorm winds.

Hail in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 31-MAY-08 17:45:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST FISHKILL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported in East Fishkill.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 31-MAY-08 16:35:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIVOLI
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and wires were reported down in Tivoli as a result of strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 31-MAY-08 16:40:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED HOOK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and wires were reported down in Red Hook as a result of strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 31-MAY-08 17:00:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMMERTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and wires were reported down near Pine Plains as a result of strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 31-MAY-08 16:18:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUSKIRK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A barn was reportedly blown 120 feet from its location approximately 3 miles west southwest of Eagle Bridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 31-MAY-08 15:55:00 to 31-MAY-08 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINDERHOOK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were reported down along Broad Street in Kinderhook as a result of strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 31-MAY-08 15:45:00 to 31-MAY-08 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: STUYVESANT FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down in Stuyvesant Falls as a result of strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 31-MAY-08 15:45:00 to 31-MAY-08 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALATIE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down in Valatie as a result of strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 31-MAY-08 15:50:00 to 31-MAY-08 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down in Chatham as a result of strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 31-MAY-08 16:00:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANAAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down in Canaan as a result of strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 31-MAY-08 16:33:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLASCO
Magnitude: 69.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Law enforcement reported at least 50 downed trees, and up to 12 power poles snapped due to strong thunderstorm winds near Glenerie. In addition, at least 5 homes sustained minor damage due to the fallen trees.
A National Weather Service storm survey team determined straight line winds from a microburst within a thunderstorm as the cause of the damage. The microburst encompassed a length and width of up to a mile. The straight line winds were estimated to be between 70 and 80 mph.
The damage included the area from just west of the northern tip of Glenerie Boulevard, extending east across the CSX railroad tracks and up a steep hill to North Drive, crossing Route 9W to Old Stage Road.
In addition to minor damage to homes, one mobile home and a few cars were badly damaged. A large tree also reportedly fell onto a freight train as it passed through the area, although there were no reports of injuries or fatalities.