The combination of an approaching cold front and potent upper level jet allowed for some thunderstorms to develop in the late afternoon and early evening hours on Friday, May 30th.  A few of these thunderstorms became severe, producing hail to the size of quarters and wind damage to trees and power lines.  Thunderstorm activity waned by later in the evening, as the front moved to the east of the region.

Hail in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 30-MAY-14 16:50:00 to 30-MAY-14 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported by a member of the public 1 mile west of West Middleburgh.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 30-MAY-14 16:10:00 to 30-MAY-14 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SARATOGA SPGS CO ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were reported down in Milton as a result of thunderstorm winds. The downed trees also caused power outages across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 30-MAY-14 16:20:00 to 30-MAY-14 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYKERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous trees were reported down as a result of thunderstorm winds near Root Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 30-MAY-14 17:45:00 to 30-MAY-14 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: POOLSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A power pole and power lines were downed as a result of thunderstorm winds on route 9J in Poolsburg.  The road was temporarily closed between Gibbons Road and School House Road as a result of the damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 30-MAY-14 16:57:00 to 30-MAY-14 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYCAWAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Large tree branches were reported down as a result of thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 30-MAY-14 17:15:00 to 30-MAY-14 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELMAR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Wires were reported down as a result of thunderstorm winds in Delmar.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 30-MAY-14 17:48:00 to 30-MAY-14 17:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: CATSKILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down in Catskill as a result of thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 30-MAY-14 17:02:00 to 30-MAY-14 17:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: MENANDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed on a vehicle as a result of thunderstorm winds.  In addition, a man received a minor injury of a cut on his hand as a result of the damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 30-MAY-14 17:05:00 to 30-MAY-14 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Large tree branches were reported down near Joe Bruno Stadium on the campus of Hudson Valley Community College as a result of thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 30-MAY-14 17:45:00 to 30-MAY-14 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATHAM CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were reported down on Shadow Church Lane near Valatie as a result of thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 30-MAY-14 17:10:00 to 30-MAY-14 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SLINGERLANDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was downed on a house on McCormick Road in Slingerlands as a result of thunderstorm winds.