A strong cold front, accompanied by very strong winds aloft, approached the region during the afternoon on Thursday, April 7th.  In the wake of a warm front, temperatures warmed above normal into the mid 50s to low 60s across much of eastern New York.  Ahead of the approaching cold front, a line of moderate to locally heavy rain showers developed  during the mid to late afternoon hours and moved northeast across the Capital Region, Saratoga Region and Glens Falls area.
This line of rain showers quickly strengthened into a narrow band of heavy rainfall.  Although a few lightning strikes did occur within this narrow band, most locations did not see any thunder.  However, winds became very strong and gusty within the brief period of heavy rainfall and numerous trees were downed, especially in the Rotterdam, Scotia, Schenectady, Niskayuna and Glens Falls areas.   Some of these trees fell on homes, vehicles, and power lines causing damage.  Over 14,000 people were without power at one point on Thursday, April 7th.
The cold front swept through the region by the early evening hours, ending the threat for wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 07-APR-16 15:43:00 to 07-APR-16 15:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENS FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A tree was downed onto a car due to thunderstorm winds at the Crandall Library on Glen Street in Glens Falls.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 07-APR-16 15:44:00 to 07-APR-16 15:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENS FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

A garage was pulled off its foundation and part of it was nearly 30 feet up a nearby tree due to thunderstorm winds on Fowler Avenue in Glens Falls.  Several trees were also downed on the property as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 07-APR-16 15:45:00 to 07-APR-16 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENS FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees and power lines were downed on Meadowbrook Drive in Queensbury due to thunderstorm winds.  Trees fell on two homes and one car and a few of the trees were lying across the roadway.  The road was closed between Ridge Street and Quaker Road due to the damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 07-APR-16 15:44:00 to 07-APR-16 15:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENS FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Damage occurred to a roof of a garage on Flandreaux Avenue in Glens Falls due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 07-APR-16 15:48:00 to 07-APR-16 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAUGHNS CORNERS
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The siding of a house was damaged on Sanford Ridge Road in the town of Kingsbury due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 07-APR-16 15:41:00 to 07-APR-16 15:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH GLENS FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

Damage was reported near Feeder Dam Road in Moreau due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 07-APR-16 15:40:00 to 07-APR-16 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARTMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

Damage was reported on Glens Falls Mountain Road near the border of Queensbury and Lake Luzerne due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 07-APR-16 15:41:00 to 07-APR-16 15:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: REYNOLDS CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree was downed onto a house on Pine Valley Road in South Glens Falls due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 07-APR-16 15:41:00 to 07-APR-16 15:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: REYNOLDS CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees were downed on Saratoga Road (US Route 9) in South Glens Falls due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 07-APR-16 15:26:00 to 07-APR-16 15:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH CORINTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees and wires were downed on Atwell Road in the town of Corinth due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 07-APR-16 15:44:00 to 07-APR-16 15:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENS FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were downed and across Mac Arthur Drive in Glens Falls due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 07-APR-16 15:44:00 to 07-APR-16 15:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENS FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

Two large pine trees fell on Lexington Avenue in Glens Falls due to thunderstorm winds. One of the trees fell on a home, but damage was not serious.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 07-APR-16 15:03:00 to 07-APR-16 15:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHENECTADY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree was downed at the Central Park Rose Garden in Schenectady due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 07-APR-16 14:58:00 to 07-APR-16 14:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: WYATTS
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service team investigated storm damage in Rotterdam Junction.  The team determined that the damage was caused by a microburst.  Most of the damage was to downed trees, with the majority of the trees being pines.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 07-APR-16 15:03:00 to 07-APR-16 15:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Several trees and large tree limbs were downed on Schonowee Avenue in Scotia due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 07-APR-16 15:05:00 to 07-APR-16 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were downed off Maple Ave in Glenville due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 07-APR-16 14:55:00 to 07-APR-16 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUILDERLAND CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

As a result of thunderstorm winds, a large tree was uprooted and down across a driveway in Guilderland.  A few other trees were ripped in half as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 07-APR-16 15:03:00 to 07-APR-16 15:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHENECTADY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A tree was downed on Elbert Street in Schenectady as a result of thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 07-APR-16 15:03:00 to 07-APR-16 15:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHENECTADY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were downed due to thunderstorm winds near the Basketball Courts in Central Park in Schenectady.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 07-APR-16 15:04:00 to 07-APR-16 15:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAWTHORNE HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was downed on Randall Road in Niskayuna due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 07-APR-16 15:05:00 to 07-APR-16 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Multiple large tree limbs were downed at the intersection of Nott Road and Riverview Road in Rexford due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 07-APR-16 15:10:00 to 07-APR-16 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLINTON HGTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was downed on Ontario Avenue in the Hampton Manor section of East Greenbush due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 07-APR-16 15:17:00 to 07-APR-16 15:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNAKE HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees and power lines were downed on Route 9P near Lake Avenue in the town of Malta due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 07-APR-16 15:21:00 to 07-APR-16 15:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: SARATOGA SPGS CO ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

About 7 trees were uprooted on Dutchess Court in Saratoga Springs due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 07-APR-16 15:05:00 to 07-APR-16 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAWTHORNE HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees and wires were downed on Consaul Road in Niskayuna due to thunderstorm winds.