A powerful low pressure system and a trailing cold front passed through the region on Wednesday, April 4th. Strong, damaging winds occurred both with the frontal passage but also behind it as northwest flow ensued. Wind gusts up to 60 mph occurred across the region which resulted in numerous trees and power lines down. Several thousand people were left without power with almost 10,000 people without power in Warren county alone.

High Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 04-APR-18 19:00:00 to 04-APR-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A measured wind gust of 60 mph caused damage to a vinyl porch ceiling in the town of Hessville, New York. Additionally, there were measured wind gusts of 56 and 47 mph in the towns of Amsterdam and Tribes Hill, respectively.

High Wind in SOUTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 04-APR-18 19:00:00 to 05-APR-18 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

One report of trees down onto wires which were on fire.

High Wind in SOUTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 04-APR-18 18:00:00 to 04-APR-18 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple reports of trees down across Saratoga county.

High Wind in EASTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 04-APR-18 18:00:00 to 04-APR-18 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Numerous reports of trees and wires down across eastern Albany county. Wind gust reports from the NYSM (New York State Mesonet) and Albany ASOS ranged from 45 to 51 mph.

High Wind in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 04-APR-18 16:00:00 to 04-APR-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Multiple reports of trees down in the towns of Indian Lake and Speculator.

High Wind in WESTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 04-APR-18 16:00:00 to 05-APR-18 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple reports of downed trees and wires, resulting in several road closures across Ulster county.

High Wind in NORTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 04-APR-18 19:00:00 to 04-APR-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple reports of trees and power lines down across Saratoga county. Damage also included dozens of utility poles that were knocked down, resulting in more than 6,000 customers without power.

High Wind in SOUTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 04-APR-18 15:00:00 to 04-APR-18 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple reports of large trees and wires down due to high wind gusts. There was also a report of a roof blown off of a barn near Frankfort, New York. New York State Mesonet Stations near the towns of Herkimer and Cold Brook recorded wind gusts of 48 and 46 mph, respectively.

High Wind in EASTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 04-APR-18 16:00:00 to 04-APR-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: Public

A measured wind gust of 61 mph occurred near Schenectady.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST WARREN, NEW YORK
From 04-APR-18 18:00:00 to 05-APR-18 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Multiple reports of trees and power lines down, including a tree falling onto a house. Additionally, the Floyd Bennett Memorial airport recorded a wind gust of 48 mph.

High Wind in SOUTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 04-APR-18 20:00:00 to 05-APR-18 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines down across the southern portion of Washington county, including a tree which had fallen onto a house in the town of Hudson.

High Wind in NORTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 04-APR-18 19:00:00 to 04-APR-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two reports of trees downed onto houses.

High Wind in NORTHERN WARREN, NEW YORK
From 04-APR-18 21:00:00 to 05-APR-18 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple reports of trees down across Warren county. Additionally, the New York State Mesonet Station located near Bolton Landing recorded a wind gust of 48 mph.

High Wind in WESTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 04-APR-18 21:00:00 to 05-APR-18 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Two separate reports of trees down in the town of Lagrange, New York. A wind gust of 51 mph was also reported near Pleasant Valley.

High Wind in NORTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 04-APR-18 23:00:00 to 05-APR-18 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Road was closed due to downed wires.

High Wind in WESTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 04-APR-18 19:00:00 to 04-APR-18 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Multiple trees down in the towns of Kinderhook and Philmont, New York.

High Wind in WESTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 04-APR-18 20:00:00 to 04-APR-18 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A tree was reported down near the town of Castleton-on-Hudson.

High Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 04-APR-18 16:00:00 to 04-APR-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were reported down in the town of Gilboa. A NYSM near Cobleskill recorded a wind gust of 47 mph.

High Wind in EASTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 04-APR-18 16:00:00 to 04-APR-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and wires were reported down.

High Wind in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 04-APR-18 20:00:00 to 05-APR-18 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines down across the northern portion of the county.