A strong area of low pressure was situated over the Great Lakes region on Sunday, July 27th.  An upper level shortwave, combined with an approaching warm front, allowed for strong to severe thunderstorms to break out during the afternoon hours on July 27th over the Capital Region.    Hail up to half-dollar size was reported, as well as damage to trees and power lines due to gusty thunderstorm winds.
Some additional thunderstorms occurred during the overnight period on Sunday night, as the storm's warm front lifted across the region.  In addition to many cloud to ground lightning strikes and a period of heavy rainfall, strong winds caused damage to trees across parts of Saratoga County.
As the strong area of low pressure moved across upstate New York on Monday, July 28th, some additional thunderstorms occurred during the afternoon hours. Trees were downed due to thunderstorms winds across parts of Columbia and Dutchess Counties, as the storm's cold front moved through the area.  Cooler and less humid air worked into the area behind the front for Monday night, ending the threat for severe weather.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-14 12:56:00 to 28-JUL-14 12:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHILMONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were reported down, with one of them on a house, on New Street in the village of Philmont due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-14 12:55:00 to 28-JUL-14 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHILMONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were reported down at Stever's Crossing Road in the town of Claverack due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-14 12:56:00 to 28-JUL-14 12:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHILMONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were reported down on wires on Prospect Street in the village of Philmont due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-14 13:16:00 to 28-JUL-14 13:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUSTERLITZ
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed and across State Route 22 in Austerlitz due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-14 13:15:00 to 28-JUL-14 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUSTERLITZ
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree and power lines were reported down on West Hill Road in Austerlitz due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 27-JUL-14 14:20:00 to 27-JUL-14 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERVLIET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed at 1157 7th Avenue in Watervliet due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-14 12:56:00 to 28-JUL-14 12:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHILMONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were reported down on Summit Street in Philmont due to thunderstorm winds.

Hail in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 27-JUL-14 14:51:00 to 27-JUL-14 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAND LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail occurred during a thunderstorm in Averill Park.

Hail in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 27-JUL-14 14:55:00 to 27-JUL-14 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAND LAKE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar size hail occurred during a thunderstorm in Averill Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 27-JUL-14 14:55:00 to 27-JUL-14 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAND LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was reported down on Route 66 in Averill Park due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 27-JUL-14 15:25:00 to 27-JUL-14 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRAINARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree and power pole was downed and across Route 66 in East Nassau due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-14 03:00:00 to 28-JUL-14 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALLSTON CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Tree limbs were reported down during an overnight thunderstorm two miles west of Ballston Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-14 03:17:00 to 28-JUL-14 03:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: SARATOGA LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A pine tree limb was downed and through the roof of a mobile home roof in Wilton due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-14 12:56:00 to 28-JUL-14 12:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHILMONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Wires were reported down and across Main Street in the village of Philmont due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-14 14:42:00 to 28-JUL-14 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: HYDE PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree and wires were downed at the intersection of Route 9 and Vanderbilt Lane in Hyde Park due to thunderstorm winds.  Traffic had to be re-routed around the area until utility crews were able to repair the power lines.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 27-JUL-14 14:21:00 to 27-JUL-14 14:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOGHT CORNERS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Boght Corners.