An unseasonably strong low pressure system moved from the Upper Midwest into the western Great Lakes on May 1. A line of thunderstorms formed ahead of the system's cold front during the morning hours over Ohio, causing a broad swath of wind damage as it moved into Pennsylvania and New York. The line entered eastern New York around 7:30 pm, resulting in wind damage in the Southern Adirondacks, Mohawk Valley, Capital District, Schoharie Valley, and Lake George Saratoga region. The line weakened after 10:00 pm.
The strong winds brought down numerous trees and wires and resulted in thousands of customers losing power. The counties of Saratoga, Warren, and Washington were especially hard-hit, with around 10,000 customers losing power. In addition, an 80 mph gust was recorded in Schoharie County.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 20:55:00 to 01-MAY-17 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: COILA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 21:04:00 to 01-MAY-17 21:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHUSHAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed on Camden Valley Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 20:02:00 to 01-MAY-17 20:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were reported down from thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 20:16:00 to 01-MAY-17 20:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBURG
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 20:16:00 to 01-MAY-17 20:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBURG
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A ham radio observer reported an 80 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 20:20:00 to 01-MAY-17 20:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLS CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was down on wires on Ridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 20:30:00 to 01-MAY-17 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERNE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Power lines were downed due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 20:27:00 to 01-MAY-17 20:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were reported down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 20:30:00 to 01-MAY-17 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERNE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Large tree branches were reported downed across a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 20:40:00 to 01-MAY-17 20:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH BETHLEHEM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 12 inch diameter tree was snapped on Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 20:55:00 to 01-MAY-17 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMBRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 20:56:00 to 01-MAY-17 20:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed on County Route 59.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 20:57:00 to 01-MAY-17 20:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMBRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was knocked onto a house and vehicle on Whitecreek Shunpike Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 20:58:00 to 01-MAY-17 20:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTER WHITE CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed from thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 20:59:00 to 01-MAY-17 20:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTER WHITE CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was split over a house on Owl Kill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 21:00:00 to 01-MAY-17 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMBRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and wires were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 21:00:00 to 01-MAY-17 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALLEY FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 21:01:00 to 01-MAY-17 21:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMBRIDGE CHAPIN ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed with debris on Ashgrove Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 21:06:00 to 01-MAY-17 21:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARTFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed on Route 40.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 20:10:00 to 01-MAY-17 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLESTON FOUR CRNE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Wires were reported down on Kilmartin Road in the town of Root.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 18:36:00 to 01-MAY-17 18:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD FORGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 18:46:00 to 01-MAY-17 18:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUSSIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down onto wires.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 19:25:00 to 01-MAY-17 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPECULATOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree in the village of Speculator was knocked down due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 20:10:00 to 01-MAY-17 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down across two lanes of traffic.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 20:10:00 to 01-MAY-17 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: FONDA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Wires and trees were reported down due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 20:16:00 to 01-MAY-17 20:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH AMSTERDAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A pole with wires was downed at Fuller and Belldons Roads in the town of Florida.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 19:59:00 to 01-MAY-17 19:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLOTTEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A silo was blown over at Stone Ridge Drive and Meade Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 20:00:00 to 01-MAY-17 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARLISLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and wires were reported down across northern portions of Schoharie County.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 20:04:00 to 01-MAY-17 20:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLOVERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There were two reports of trees on wires in Gloversville.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 20:37:00 to 01-MAY-17 20:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: MALTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Multiple trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 20:39:00 to 01-MAY-17 20:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHENECTADY ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

A 59 mph gust was recorded at Schenectady County Airport (KSCH).

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 20:49:00 to 01-MAY-17 20:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH HUDSON FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Power lines were reported down on McIntyre Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 20:54:00 to 01-MAY-17 20:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH ARGYLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down on Hinds Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 20:54:00 to 01-MAY-17 20:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST CAMBRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were downed on Center Cambridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 01-MAY-17 21:07:00 to 01-MAY-17 21:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST GRAFTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down from thunderstorm winds.