A closed upper level low and pool of unusually cold air in the mid and upper levels of the atmosphere moved over the region Tuesday, July 7th, leading to the development of numerous thunderstorms across eastern New York, many of which contained large quantities of hail. The severe thunderstorms developed during the late morning hours, and continued through early evening.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-09 13:23:00 to 07-JUL-09 13:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOHAWK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were downed onto wires in Mohawk due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Hail in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-09 15:25:00 to 07-JUL-09 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUANESBURG
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Nickel size hail was reported in Duanesburg during a thunderstorm.

Hail in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-09 14:44:00 to 07-JUL-09 14:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEAGER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail was reported approximately 1 mile south of Turnwood during a thunderstorm.

Hail in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-09 17:07:00 to 07-JUL-09 17:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITEHALL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported in Whitehall during a thunderstorm.

Hail in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-09 17:20:00 to 07-JUL-09 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITEHALL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was reported in Whitehall during a thunderstorm.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-09 16:02:00 to 07-JUL-09 16:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW SALEM
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

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

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-09 16:20:00 to 07-JUL-09 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBANY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was reported in Albany during a thunderstorm.

Lightning in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-09 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-09 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALTAMONT
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a house at 126 Main Street in Altamont late Tuesday afternoon afternoon starting a fire.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-09 14:05:00 to 07-JUL-09 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST JOHNSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Penny size hail was reported in St. Johnsville during a thunderstorm.

Hail in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-09 10:40:00 to 07-JUL-09 10:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH CAIRO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was reported in South Cario during a thunderstorm.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-09 15:07:00 to 07-JUL-09 15:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILL PT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ping pong ball size hail was reported approximately 1 mile south of Young Corners during a thunderstorm.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 07-JUL-09 14:05:00 to 07-JUL-09 14:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST JOHNSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter to ping pong ball size hail was reported in St. Johnsville during a thunderstorm.