A warm and humid air mass was in place over the region on Thursday, July 3rd.  As a strong cold front approached from the west, a broken line of thunderstorms developed over central New York and moved eastward during the afternoon hours.  Aided by powerful winds aloft, the storms moved from west to east over the region between the late afternoon and early evening hours.  Many of the storms produced strong winds, causing damage to trees and power lines over much of the region.  The most concentrated damage occurred from one particularly severe thunderstorm, which caused intense damage between West Winfield in Herkimer County towards Minden in Montgomery County.  A National Weather Service Storm Survey determined a series of microbursts produced wind damage up to 100 MPH in these areas.  A few of the storms also produced large hail as well.
As the cold front moved through the area by later in the evening, the storms moved east of the region and the threat for severe weather ended.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 15:23:00 to 03-JUL-14 15:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORWAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were reported to be downed by thunderstorm winds in the town of Norway.  One of the trees was reported to be on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 16:05:00 to 03-JUL-14 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLOVERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

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

Hail in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 16:15:00 to 03-JUL-14 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST GLEN FALLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Queensbury.

Hail in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 16:55:00 to 03-JUL-14 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAFAYETTEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar size hail fell during a thunderstorm in the town of Milan for 15 minutes.  The hail accumulated on the ground and caused some minor damage to crops.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 15:10:00 to 03-JUL-14 15:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA CENTER
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

About twenty trees were snapped or uprooted along Jordanville Road in the town of Columbia.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 15:10:00 to 03-JUL-14 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A building was damaged near Dugan Road due to thunderstorm winds in the town of Columbia, not far from the Herkimer-Otsego County border.  A large barn door was blown out of a barn due to the force of the wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 16:05:00 to 03-JUL-14 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLOVERSVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees and wires were reported down throughout Gloversville as a result of thunderstorm winds.  One of trees was blocking a road as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 16:20:00 to 03-JUL-14 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SACANDAGA PARK
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were reported down in Northville due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 16:35:00 to 03-JUL-14 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITHS BASIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

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

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 16:45:00 to 03-JUL-14 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT ANN
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A chimney was damaged due to thunderstorm winds in Fort Ann.  In addition, siding and portion of a roof of a home was ripped off due to the winds as well.  Large trees were also down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 15:08:00 to 03-JUL-14 15:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDARVILLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

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

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 16:20:00 to 03-JUL-14 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAGAMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A tree was reported down in Hagaman due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 16:44:00 to 03-JUL-14 16:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT ANN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and wires were reported down on Mattison Road in the town of Fort Ann due to thunderstorm winds.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 15:38:00 to 03-JUL-14 15:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST JOHNSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

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

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 17:22:00 to 03-JUL-14 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARTON CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were reported down due to thunderstorm winds on State Route 22 in Ancram.

Lightning in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 17:35:00 to 03-JUL-14 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAVERACK
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A lightning strike was reported to have struck a residential propane tank on Court Lane in Claverack.

Lightning in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 17:45:00 to 03-JUL-14 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD CHATHAM
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A lightning strike was reported to have downed wires across Albany Turnpike in Chatham.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 17:15:00 to 03-JUL-14 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: VIEWMONTE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed on Route 9G in the town of Clermont due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 16:48:00 to 03-JUL-14 16:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: RHINEBECK
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were downed on the south side of Rhinebeck due to thunderstorm winds.  Many power lines were downed as a result of the fallen trees.  In addition, at least one home was damaged due to a fallen tree on King Road.  Several roads needed to be closed due to downed trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 15:14:00 to 03-JUL-14 15:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: JORDANVILLE
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A barn was blown over due to thunderstorm winds in Jordanville.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 17:35:00 to 03-JUL-14 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

One tree was downed in Hyde Park due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 15:17:00 to 03-JUL-14 15:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: CULLEN
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A roof was reported to have been blown off a home in the town of Warren off due to thunderstorm winds.

Hail in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 15:00:00 to 03-JUL-14 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST WINFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in West Winfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 17:12:00 to 03-JUL-14 17:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRLAWN ESTATES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

Several trees and power lines were downed at the Alpine Meadows Golf Course in Greenfield due to thunderstorm winds.  A large tree was downed across the tee box of the par-4 first hole.

Hail in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 17:10:00 to 03-JUL-14 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: RACEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Ping pong ball size hail was reported during a thunderstorm just north of Granville.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 17:55:00 to 03-JUL-14 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHEKOMEKO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed in Northeast due to thunderstorm winds.

Hail in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 16:45:00 to 03-JUL-14 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: RHINEBECK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Rhinebeck.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 16:30:00 to 03-JUL-14 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH HUDSON FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees and wires were reported down in Fort Edward due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 16:57:00 to 03-JUL-14 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: WITTENBERG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were reported down in Wittenberg due to thunderstorm winds.

Hail in FULTON, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 15:50:00 to 03-JUL-14 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: EPHRATAH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Ephratah.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 14:55:00 to 03-JUL-14 14:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST WINFIELD
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several trees were downed by thunderstorm winds in West Winfield.  Some of the trees fell on homes, causing damage to roofs.  Major damage occurred on Stone Road as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 15:48:00 to 03-JUL-14 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHRISTMANS CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and wires were reported down due to thunderstorm winds 1 mile west-southwest of Ephratah.

Hail in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 16:00:00 to 03-JUL-14 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Wells.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 17:10:00 to 03-JUL-14 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMPTON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Several trees were downed due to thunderstorm winds in Hampton.

Hail in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 17:14:00 to 03-JUL-14 17:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMPTON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ping pong ball size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Hampton.

Hail in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 17:05:00 to 03-JUL-14 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST STUGERTIES
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in West Saugerties.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 16:55:00 to 03-JUL-14 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A tree was downed due to thunderstorm winds in Glenville.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 17:10:00 to 03-JUL-14 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SARATOGA SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were downed and fell on a building due to thunderstorm winds 2 miles southeast of Greenfield Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 17:20:00 to 03-JUL-14 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GANSEVOORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were downed in Gansevoort as a result of thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 17:31:00 to 03-JUL-14 17:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: NETHERWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed near Pleasant Valley as a result of thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 17:45:00 to 03-JUL-14 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORMANSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A tree was downed on Fleetwood Avenue in Albany as a result of thunderstorm winds.

Lightning in FULTON, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 16:10:00 to 03-JUL-14 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLOVERSVILLE
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning strike was reported to have caused a fire to a home at 14 Temple Street in Gloversville.  The home's roof sustained heavy damage as a result of the fire. Most of the top section of the house was also destroyed, although firefighters were able to prevent it from spreading to other houses.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 16:20:00 to 03-JUL-14 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROADALBIN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and wires were reported down in Broadalbin during a thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 16:38:00 to 03-JUL-14 16:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATFIELD CORNER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Numerous trees were reported down due to thunderstorm winds in Middle Grove.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 15:15:00 to 03-JUL-14 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ILION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wires were reported down on North Street in Ilion due to thunderstorm winds. Trees were also reported down in Ilion as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 15:03:00 to 03-JUL-14 15:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST WINFIELD
Magnitude: 80.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and wires were reported down due to thunderstorm winds in East Winfield.  A small outbuilding was lifted and smashed at a cemetery due to the force of the winds as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 15:35:00 to 03-JUL-14 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALLSVILLE
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A barn collapsed due to thunderstorm winds on Fordsbush Road in Minden.  Trees and wires were also down as well.  A tractor trailer was also blown over and across a road.

Hail in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 16:38:00 to 03-JUL-14 16:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATFIELD CORNER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Middle Grove.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 03-JUL-14 15:28:00 to 03-JUL-14 15:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWVILLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and wires were reported down near Newville in the town of Danube due to thunderstorm winds.