A strong cold front and disturbance in the upper levels of the atmosphere moved across the region Sunday afternoon and evening, August 21st. There were two distinct rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms. The first occurred during the late morning and early afternoon hours, and the second during the late afternoon into early evening. Mainly damaging winds occurred with the severe thunderstorms.

Funnel Cloud in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 21-AUG-11 12:22:00 to 21-AUG-11 12:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT VLY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A funnel cloud was observed over Pleasant Valley.

Lightning in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 21-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 21-AUG-11 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARIAVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A 30 year old male was injuried when he was struck by lightning while riding an ATV at the Indian Lookout Country Club in Pattersonville near Duanesburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 21-AUG-11 11:35:00 to 21-AUG-11 11:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELIZAVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and wires were reported down on Route 2 and trees down on burning wires on Pine Road in Livingston due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 21-AUG-11 11:45:00 to 21-AUG-11 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SELKIRK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees and power lines were reported down on Beaver Dam Road between Trinity Place and Route 144 in Selkirk due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 21-AUG-11 11:45:00 to 21-AUG-11 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ESOPUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

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

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 21-AUG-11 11:54:00 to 21-AUG-11 11:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWTONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were reported down on wires with power outages due to strong thunderstorm winds approximately 5 miles northeast of Albany.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 21-AUG-11 12:05:00 to 21-AUG-11 12:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERVLIET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and wires were reported down in Watervliet with power outages due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 21-AUG-11 12:06:00 to 21-AUG-11 12:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW CONCORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was reported down due to strong thunderstorm winds and was blocking Frisbee Street in Canaan.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 21-AUG-11 12:10:00 to 21-AUG-11 12:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

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

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 21-AUG-11 12:40:00 to 21-AUG-11 12:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAVILAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were reported down in Dover Plains due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 21-AUG-11 12:40:00 to 21-AUG-11 12:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

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

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 21-AUG-11 17:00:00 to 21-AUG-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were reported down in Granville due to strong thunderstorm winds with some trees on houses.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 21-AUG-11 16:15:00 to 21-AUG-11 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An awning was reported torn off a building due to strong thunderstorm winds at the Levi's outlet store on Route 9 in Queensbury. Also, trees and wires were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 21-AUG-11 16:10:00 to 21-AUG-11 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST GLEN FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree and powerlines were reported down on West Mountain Road due to strong thunderstorm winds, resulting in power outages in Queensbury.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 21-AUG-11 16:30:00 to 21-AUG-11 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT ANN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down in Fort Ann due to strong thunderstorm winds.