A frontal boundary and strong upper level disturbance approached and crossed the region on Tuesday, May 4th, triggering thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 04-MAY-10 13:15:00 to 04-MAY-10 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMSTERDAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and wires were reported down in the city of Amsterdam due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 04-MAY-10 13:15:00 to 04-MAY-10 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHMONDVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were reported down in Richmondville due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 04-MAY-10 13:20:00 to 04-MAY-10 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A tree was reported down in Middleburgh due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Lightning in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 04-MAY-10 13:41:00 to 04-MAY-10 13:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAKERSVILLE
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A house on Sherman Road in Providence was struck by lightning.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 04-MAY-10 14:05:00 to 04-MAY-10 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: STUYVESANT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

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

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 04-MAY-10 14:10:00 to 04-MAY-10 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: COXSACKIE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large tree was reported down near Mansion Street in Coxsackie due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 04-MAY-10 14:20:00 to 04-MAY-10 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GHENT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

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

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 04-MAY-10 14:55:00 to 04-MAY-10 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAUGERTIES SOUTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Two large trees were reported down in Saugerties due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 04-MAY-10 15:00:00 to 04-MAY-10 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLIVEBRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two trees along with wires were reported down across Route 213 in Olivebridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 04-MAY-10 12:10:00 to 04-MAY-10 12:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST FRANKFORT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A measured wind gust of 60 mph was reported in Ilion.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 04-MAY-10 13:35:00 to 04-MAY-10 13:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Numerous tree limbs were reported down on various roads in Scotia due to strong thunderstorm winds. Some of the tree limbs took wires down and set off a couple of minor fires. Also, it was reported that one fallen tree ruptured a gas line, resulting in gas service being turned off to Vley Road in Glenville.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 04-MAY-10 13:45:00 to 04-MAY-10 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAYS CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees and wires were reported down on Lapp Road in Clifton Park due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 04-MAY-10 13:48:00 to 04-MAY-10 13:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFTON PARK CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A large tree limb was reported down near Route 146 in Clifton Park due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 04-MAY-10 13:40:00 to 04-MAY-10 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated wind gust of 60 mph was reported at the Lisha Kill Middle School in Colonie.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 04-MAY-10 13:47:00 to 04-MAY-10 13:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTMERE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Two trees were reported down in Guilderland due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 04-MAY-10 13:50:00 to 04-MAY-10 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFTON PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree was reported down on Plank Road in Clifton Park at the interesction of Innisbrook Drive due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 04-MAY-10 13:53:00 to 04-MAY-10 13:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH WESTERLO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

State Route 32 was reported closed between routes 405 and 81 in Westerlo due to a downed tree from strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 04-MAY-10 14:00:00 to 04-MAY-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOUCKS CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported down in the Delmar and Bethlehem areas due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 04-MAY-10 13:55:00 to 04-MAY-10 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNYDERS CORNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree and wires were reported down in Snyders Corner due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 04-MAY-10 13:55:00 to 04-MAY-10 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEMIS HGTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree and wires were reported down in Stillwater due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 04-MAY-10 14:00:00 to 04-MAY-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUTHER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were reported down on some roads in the Luther section of East Greenbush due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 04-MAY-10 14:03:00 to 04-MAY-10 14:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHODACK CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wires were reported down in Schodack Center due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 04-MAY-10 13:42:00 to 04-MAY-10 13:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAYS CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

One tree was reported down in West Crescent due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 04-MAY-10 14:00:00 to 04-MAY-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYCAWAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Shingles were reported sheared off the roof of a four story building at the corner of River Street and First Street in Troy due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Hail in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 04-MAY-10 13:45:00 to 04-MAY-10 13:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBURG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was reported in Middleburgh during a thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 04-MAY-10 12:25:00 to 04-MAY-10 12:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ILION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

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

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, NEW YORK
From 04-MAY-10 13:00:00 to 04-MAY-10 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAROGA LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down in Caroga Lake due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 04-MAY-10 14:00:00 to 04-MAY-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBANY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and wires were reported down in downtown Albany due to strong thunderstorm winds. Roofing material was also reported blown down on Pearl Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 04-MAY-10 14:00:00 to 04-MAY-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH BETHLEHEM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

A huge tree was reported down near a home, and an old pine tree fell into another house on Krumkill Road in Albany due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 04-MAY-10 14:00:00 to 04-MAY-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TROY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large tree fell onto a house on 109th Street in Troy due to strong thunderstorm winds. Also, wires were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 04-MAY-10 14:03:00 to 04-MAY-10 14:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANNACROIX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Two large pine trees were reported snapped off 20 feet from the ground in Hannacroix due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 04-MAY-10 14:20:00 to 04-MAY-10 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

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