A line of showers and isolated thunderstorms developed during the early afternoon hours ahead of an approaching cold front and upper level disturbance.  With a favorable environment in place, gusty winds were brought down to the surface during these showers and thunderstorms, as they moved from west to east across the Greater Capital Region.  Multiple trees were downed due to the gusty winds.  The threat for showers and thunderstorms ended by the mid-afternoon hours, as the line moved east into New England.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 08-MAR-17 14:00:00 to 08-MAR-17 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down at the intersection of Obrien Avenue and Rabbetoy Street in Rotterdam due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 08-MAR-17 14:18:00 to 08-MAR-17 14:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUDONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

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

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 08-MAR-17 14:22:00 to 08-MAR-17 14:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST GREENBUSH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was reported down at the intersection of Elmwood Drive and Columbia Turnpike in East Greenbush due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 08-MAR-17 14:24:00 to 08-MAR-17 14:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT EDWARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

A pine tree was reported down in Fort Edward due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 08-MAR-17 14:05:00 to 08-MAR-17 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down on Bruce Drive in Alplaus due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 08-MAR-17 14:07:00 to 08-MAR-17 14:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELMAR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

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

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 08-MAR-17 14:02:00 to 08-MAR-17 14:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST ALBANY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down at the intersection of Lorna Lane and Nicolla Avenue in Colonie due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 08-MAR-17 14:10:00 to 08-MAR-17 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNIONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down at the intersection of New Scotland South Road and Orchard Hill Road due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 08-MAR-17 14:15:00 to 08-MAR-17 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: COEYMANS HOLLOW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down in Coeymans Hollow due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 08-MAR-17 14:18:00 to 08-MAR-17 14:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT EDWARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down 1 mile southwest of Fort Edward due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 08-MAR-17 13:59:00 to 08-MAR-17 13:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKERS CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree and wires were reported down due to thunderstorm winds in Guilderland.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 08-MAR-17 14:09:00 to 08-MAR-17 14:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree and wires were reported down in Glenmont due to thunderstorm winds.