The combination of an approaching cold front from the west, and an unseasonably hot, humid and unstable air mass in place, led to the development of numerous strong to severe thunderstorms during Tuesday afternoon and evening across eastern New York and adjacent western New England.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 12:05:00 to 10-JUN-08 12:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC KEEVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree reportedly fell on a house near McKeever.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 13:10:00 to 10-JUN-08 13:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARIETTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees, and several power lines were reported down near Arietta due to strong thunderstorm winds. The downed wires reportedly started a fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 13:10:00 to 10-JUN-08 13:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were reported down in Indian Lake due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Hail in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 16:40:00 to 10-JUN-08 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar size hail was reported approximately one mile north of Richfield Springs during a thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 16:50:00 to 10-JUN-08 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNT HILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three trees were reported down just northeast of Burnt Hills due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Hail in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 16:55:00 to 10-JUN-08 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALLSTON CENTER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail was reported approximately 3 miles south of Ballston Spa during a thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 12:00:00 to 10-JUN-08 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD FORGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and wires were reported down near Old Forge due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 11:40:00 to 10-JUN-08 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEAVER RIVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were reported down just east of Moshier Falls due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 17:19:00 to 10-JUN-08 17:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD FORGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were reported down near Old Forge due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 17:30:00 to 10-JUN-08 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUSSIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and wires were reported down near Russia due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Hail in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 17:37:00 to 10-JUN-08 17:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEMIS HGTS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Golf ball size hail was reported in Stillwater during a thunderstorm.

Hail in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 17:39:00 to 10-JUN-08 17:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENWICH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported near Greenwich during a thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 17:46:00 to 10-JUN-08 17:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOHAWK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees, wires and multiple transformers were reported down in Herkimer due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 17:09:00 to 10-JUN-08 17:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: TUCKER HGTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and branches were reported down due to strong thunderstorm winds, approximately 6 miles north northeast of Scotia. Quarter size hail was also reported during this thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 17:51:00 to 10-JUN-08 17:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous large tree branches were reported down due to strong thunderstorm winds near Salem. In addition, nickel to quarter size hail was also reported during this thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 18:30:00 to 10-JUN-08 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTHBUSH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 100 foot maple tree was down and leaning on power lines approximately 1 mile south southwest of Caroga Lake due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 18:55:00 to 10-JUN-08 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANHEIM CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and wires were reported down near Manheim Center due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Lightning in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 19:00:00 to 10-JUN-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOLGEVILLE
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A house reportedly caught fire due to a lightning strike near Dolgeville.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 19:13:00 to 10-JUN-08 19:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIVINGSTONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down along State Route 145 near Franklintown due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 19:13:00 to 10-JUN-08 19:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHOHARIE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down along State Route 443 near Schoharie due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 19:17:00 to 10-JUN-08 19:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILL CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down near Perth due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 19:50:00 to 10-JUN-08 19:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLONIE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A wind gust of 60 mph was estimated near Colonie during a thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 20:04:00 to 10-JUN-08 20:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOOSICK FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were reported down in Hoosick Falls due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 20:20:00 to 10-JUN-08 20:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST REMY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

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

Hail in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 20:24:00 to 10-JUN-08 20:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANAAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was reported near Canaan during a thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 19:44:00 to 10-JUN-08 19:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEEDS
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were reported down at the Rip Van Winkle Motor Lodge in Leeds, due to strong thunderstorm winds. The winds were believed to occur from a microburst associated with the thunderstorm, with estimated peak winds of 85 mph.

Hail in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 19:40:00 to 10-JUN-08 19:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLE GRANVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was reported approximately 3 miles northwest in Granville during a thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 17:46:00 to 10-JUN-08 17:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLE GRANVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A pig house was blown over on a farm approximately 3 miles northwest of Granville.

Hail in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 17:48:00 to 10-JUN-08 17:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: CATSKILL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail was reported near Catskill during a thunderstorm.

Hail in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 17:51:00 to 10-JUN-08 17:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel to quarter size hail was reported in Salem during a thunderstorm. In addition, numerous large tree branches were reported down across several roads in the vicinity due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 17:55:00 to 10-JUN-08 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CATSKILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power lines, along with a large tree limb, were reported down in Catskill due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 18:05:00 to 10-JUN-08 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: POLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and wires were reported down along Route 8 near Poland due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 18:10:00 to 10-JUN-08 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGGINS BAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down near Piseco due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Hail in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 17:09:00 to 10-JUN-08 17:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: TUCKER HGTS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported approximately 6 miles north northeast of Scotia during a thunderstorm. Trees and branches were also reported down due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Hail in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 17:13:00 to 10-JUN-08 17:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALLSTON SPA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported in Ballston Spa during a thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 17:15:00 to 10-JUN-08 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MALTA
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team found evidence of damaging straight line winds from a thunderstorm, extending from Malta, across Route 9P on the southeast and east side of Saratoga Lake, into Schuylerville. Numerous downed trees and snapped power lines were found, with estimated peak winds of 85 to 100 mph.
In addition, golf ball size hail was also observed in Schuylerville.
Numerous downed trees resulted in the closure of Route 9P, from Route 76 to the City of Saratoga Springs.

Hail in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 17:13:00 to 10-JUN-08 17:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: MALTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported in Malta during a thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 13:10:00 to 10-JUN-08 13:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE PLEASANT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were reported down near Lake Pleasant due to strong thunderstorm winds. Some of the trees were blocking roads.

Lightning in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 19:15:00 to 10-JUN-08 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST JOHNSVILLE
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A stucture reportedly caught fire from a lightning strike near Mindenville.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 10-JUN-08 17:50:00 to 10-JUN-08 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Powerlines were reported down near Catskill due to strong thunderstorm winds. In addition, a large tree reportedly fell on a car.