Behind an Arctic cold front, strong north to northwest winds developed over the region during the day on Sunday, April 3rd.  The strongest winds occurred during early afternoon hours, when winds gusted up to 55 mph at times.  Numerous trees were downed across eastern New York  and some of these trees blocked area roadways.
As a result of the downed trees, several thousand power outages occurred, with the highest concentration across southern parts of the area.
Winds diminished during the evening hours, as the pressure gradient began to relax over the region.

Strong Wind in WESTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 03-APR-16 09:00:00 to 03-APR-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in EASTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 03-APR-16 09:00:00 to 03-APR-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in EASTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 03-APR-16 09:00:00 to 03-APR-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in EASTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 03-APR-16 09:00:00 to 03-APR-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in WESTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 03-APR-16 09:00:00 to 03-APR-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in WESTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 03-APR-16 09:00:00 to 03-APR-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in WESTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 03-APR-16 09:00:00 to 03-APR-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in EASTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 03-APR-16 09:00:00 to 03-APR-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in WESTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 03-APR-16 09:00:00 to 03-APR-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in EASTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 03-APR-16 09:00:00 to 03-APR-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 03-APR-16 09:00:00 to 03-APR-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 03-APR-16 09:00:00 to 03-APR-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in EASTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 03-APR-16 09:00:00 to 03-APR-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in WESTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 03-APR-16 09:00:00 to 03-APR-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in WESTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 03-APR-16 09:00:00 to 03-APR-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in EASTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 03-APR-16 09:00:00 to 03-APR-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public