A developing upper level trough, combined with several weak surface boundaries, led to the development of numerous showers and thunderstorms during Sunday afternoon and evening on June 22nd, some of which became severe.
Additional isolated severe thunderstorms developed late Sunday night, into the early morning hours of Monday June 23rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 23-JUN-08 01:45:00 to 23-JUN-08 01:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAVERACK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

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

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 23-JUN-08 02:00:00 to 23-JUN-08 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NASSAU
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm winds snapped power poles and downed wires in Nassau and Schodack.

Funnel Cloud in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 22-JUN-08 15:22:00 to 22-JUN-08 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTMERE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several reports of funnel clouds were reported in Guilderland. One report sighted the funnel on East Lydius Street.

Hail in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 22-JUN-08 15:29:00 to 22-JUN-08 15:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: AQUEDUCT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter size hail was reported in Niskayuna by a broadcast meteorologist during a thunderstorm.

Lightning in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 22-JUN-08 15:30:00 to 22-JUN-08 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROTTERDAM
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Lightning struck a tree approximately 2 miles northwest of Rotterdam, resulting in downed powerlines.

Hail in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 22-JUN-08 15:31:00 to 22-JUN-08 15:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHENECTADY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Quarter size hail was reported in Schenectady during a thunderstorm.

Hail in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 22-JUN-08 15:50:00 to 22-JUN-08 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHENECTADY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported in Schenectady near the Schenectady High School at Phoenix Avenue and The Plaza.

Hail in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 22-JUN-08 16:18:00 to 22-JUN-08 16:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: SARATOGA SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported in Saratoga Springs during a thunderstorm.

Hail in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 22-JUN-08 16:22:00 to 22-JUN-08 16:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: GURN SPG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was reported approximately 1 mile southwest of Travers Corners during a thunderstorm.

Hail in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 22-JUN-08 16:24:00 to 22-JUN-08 16:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: MECHANICVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was reported near Mechanicville during a thunderstorm. The hail covered the ground.

Hail in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 22-JUN-08 20:55:00 to 22-JUN-08 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW PALTZ
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was reported in New Paltz during a thunderstorm.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 22-JUN-08 09:25:00 to 22-JUN-08 09:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: FEURA BUSH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported in Feura Bush during a thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 22-JUN-08 09:15:00 to 22-JUN-08 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAWARSING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees and wires were reported down due to strong thunderstorm winds in Wawarsing.

Hail in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 22-JUN-08 15:30:00 to 22-JUN-08 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: AQUEDUCT
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hen egg size hail was reported near the intersection of River Road and Balltown Road in Niskayuna. This large hail stripped the leaves off many trees in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 22-JUN-08 15:30:00 to 22-JUN-08 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTMERE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were reported down at Coons Road and Interstate 90 in Guilderland due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 22-JUN-08 16:30:00 to 22-JUN-08 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEMSTREET PARK
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wires were reported down at Hemstreet Park in Reynolds due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 22-JUN-08 16:05:00 to 22-JUN-08 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFTON PARK CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees and wires were reported down in multiple locations in and near Clifton Park due to strong thunderstorm winds. Some of the reports included trees and wires down near the junction of Routes 146 and 146A in Jonesville, at the intersection of Kinns Road and Twilight Drive, and on Bruno Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 22-JUN-08 16:20:00 to 22-JUN-08 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SARATOGA SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree fell on a house in Saratoga Springs due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 22-JUN-08 16:31:00 to 22-JUN-08 16:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHAGHTICOKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were reported down in Schaghticoke due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 22-JUN-08 15:35:00 to 22-JUN-08 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOLGEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated a peak wind gust of 60 mph near Dolgeville during a thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 22-JUN-08 15:35:00 to 22-JUN-08 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: HERKIMER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter in Herkimer estimated a peak wind gust of 60 mph during a thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 22-JUN-08 16:00:00 to 22-JUN-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: AQUEDUCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were reported down in Niskayuna near River Road and Route 146.

Hail in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 22-JUN-08 15:20:00 to 22-JUN-08 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHENECTADY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was reported in Schenectady during a thunderstorm.