A cluster of thunderstorms developed in southern Quebec during the morning hours and built southward, reaching the southern Adirondacks and Lake George Saratoga region in the mid-afternoon to evening hours. These storms resulted in scattered wind damage across the area. A nationally televised horse race in Saratoga Springs was delayed due to the lightning. Toward the evening, a gust front raced ahead of the dying storms and plowed through the Capital District, resulting in additional scattered reports of wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-18 15:24:00 to 04-AUG-18 15:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTERTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and wires were reported down in Chestertown.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-18 15:36:00 to 04-AUG-18 15:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITEHALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed across Stalker Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-18 15:43:00 to 04-AUG-18 15:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOLTON LNDG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees were downed on Route 9N.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-18 16:13:00 to 04-AUG-18 16:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLE GRANVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed in the roadway on Route 22A.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-18 16:15:00 to 04-AUG-18 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and wires were downed on Route 149.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-18 16:27:00 to 04-AUG-18 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH HUDSON FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and wires were downed on Burgoyne Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-18 16:43:00 to 04-AUG-18 16:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were downed along Route 9 across from an amusement park.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-18 17:05:00 to 04-AUG-18 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SARATOGA LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 29 was closed in both directions at Stafford Bridge Road due to a downed tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-18 17:09:00 to 04-AUG-18 17:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: AQUEDUCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 146 was closed between River Road and Aqueduct Road due to downed wires.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-18 17:17:00 to 04-AUG-18 17:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLERTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed near Johnsonville.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-18 17:11:00 to 04-AUG-18 17:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALFMOON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two trees were downed along Route 236.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-18 17:19:00 to 04-AUG-18 17:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: COHOES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree limb was downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-18 17:19:00 to 04-AUG-18 17:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: COHOES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Trees were downed on the Mohawk Hudson Bikeway.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-18 17:28:00 to 04-AUG-18 17:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAGLE MILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A pole was downed across Brunswick Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-18 17:36:00 to 04-AUG-18 17:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHERWOOD PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Powerlines were downed along Columbia Turnpike near East Greenbush.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-18 17:37:00 to 04-AUG-18 17:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST SAND LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A telephone pole was snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-18 17:06:00 to 04-AUG-18 17:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: USHERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Wires were downed near Wood Road and Route 9 in Clifton Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-18 17:17:00 to 04-AUG-18 17:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPEIGLETOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed near Speigletown.