A strong upper level low pressure system spawned numerous severe thunderstorms over the Lower Hudson Valley, New York City Metro, and Long Island.

Hail in SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 11-AUG-08 12:15:00 to 11-AUG-08 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTHPORT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported at Sunken Meadow State Park.

Hail in SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 11-AUG-08 12:20:00 to 11-AUG-08 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT SINAI
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Half dollar size hail was reported.

Hail in SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 11-AUG-08 20:24:00 to 11-AUG-08 20:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST SETAUKET
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASSAU, NEW YORK
From 11-AUG-08 10:50:00 to 11-AUG-08 10:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEA CLIFF
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 7.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Ten trees were reported down, at least one large one near the corner of Sea Cliff and Carpenter Avenues, were reported down in the Village of Sea Cliff.

Thunderstorm Wind in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 11-AUG-08 10:49:00 to 11-AUG-08 10:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITTLE NECK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.75K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two southbound lanes of the Cross Island Parkway at Bayside Marina were  blocked due to a large downed tree limb.

Hail in NEW YORK, NEW YORK
From 11-AUG-08 10:41:00 to 11-AUG-08 10:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTRAL PARK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was reported.

Hail in BRONX, NEW YORK
From 11-AUG-08 10:35:00 to 11-AUG-08 10:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: THROGGS NECK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 7.50K
Reported by: Newspaper

Hail up to golf ball in size pelted portions of Locust Point, Silver Beach and Fort Schuyler. The hail accumulated up to one inch in depth in places, caused damage to the siding on the Locust Point Civic Association Clubhouse, put dents in multiple cars, and destroyed numerous flower and vegetable gardens.

Hail in NASSAU, NEW YORK
From 11-AUG-08 10:30:00 to 11-AUG-08 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGS PT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Half dollar size hail was reported.

Hail in ORANGE, NEW YORK
From 11-AUG-08 10:45:00 to 11-AUG-08 10:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW WINDSOR
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was reported.

Hail in NASSAU, NEW YORK
From 11-AUG-08 10:47:00 to 11-AUG-08 10:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENWOOD LNDG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was reported in Sea Cliff and Port Washington.

Hail in NASSAU, NEW YORK
From 11-AUG-08 10:51:00 to 11-AUG-08 10:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAXTER ESTATES
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Nickel size hail was reported in Port Washington.

Hail in ORANGE, NEW YORK
From 11-AUG-08 11:05:00 to 11-AUG-08 11:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWBURGH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golfball size hail was reported.

Hail in NASSAU, NEW YORK
From 11-AUG-08 11:14:00 to 11-AUG-08 11:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported.

Hail in NASSAU, NEW YORK
From 11-AUG-08 11:24:00 to 11-AUG-08 11:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN COVE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported.

Hail in SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 11-AUG-08 11:55:00 to 11-AUG-08 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST SETAUKET
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported.

Hail in NASSAU, NEW YORK
From 11-AUG-08 12:00:00 to 11-AUG-08 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAXTER ESTATES
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Nickel size hail was reported.

Hail in SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 11-AUG-08 12:11:00 to 11-AUG-08 12:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLE TERRE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was reported at McAllister County Park.

Funnel Cloud in SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 11-AUG-08 12:15:00 to 11-AUG-08 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUND BEACH
Reported by: Public

A funnel cloud was spotted over Sound Beach.

Hail in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 11-AUG-08 10:06:00 to 11-AUG-08 10:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORONA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Penny size hail was reported by the observer at LaGuardia Airpoirt.

Thunderstorm Wind in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 11-AUG-08 10:24:00 to 11-AUG-08 10:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLUSHING ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 7.50K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was reported to have fallen into a house just northeast of Flushing.

Lightning in PUTNAM, NEW YORK
From 11-AUG-08 11:30:00 to 11-AUG-08 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLTOWN
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a 19th century barn on Burdick Road in Milltown, destroying the barn and an antique truck in the barn.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASSAU, NEW YORK
From 11-AUG-08 11:33:00 to 11-AUG-08 11:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAYVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large branches were reported down across West Shore Road just west of Bayville.

Thunderstorm Wind in WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
From 11-AUG-08 12:00:00 to 11-AUG-08 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COUNTRY RIDGE ESTATE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.75K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High winds downed a tree, which blocked the off ramp from southbound Hutchinson River Parkway onto I-287, closing the ramp.

Hail in SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 11-AUG-08 12:00:00 to 11-AUG-08 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST SETAUKET
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Half dollar size hail was reported covering the ground at Saint Georges Golf Course in East Setauket.

Hail in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 11-AUG-08 09:45:00 to 11-AUG-08 09:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROADWAY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was reported.