Isolated thunderstorms developed during the afternoon of the 28th. One of these storms became severe in the Schenectady area, resulting in numerous reports of wind damage in the area. The damage continued into southern Saratoga County. The storm knocked out power to around 12,000 customers as numerous trees and wires were downed. An entire fleet of boats was destroyed at the Niskayuna Rowing Club, and several docks were destroyed at the Alplaus Marina. A man suffered a fractured skull from a tree that fell on him.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-19 15:36:00 to 28-JUL-19 15:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFTON PARK CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees were downed on wires and a home on Locust Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-19 15:40:00 to 28-JUL-19 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAYS CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was downed across Village Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-19 15:22:00 to 28-JUL-19 15:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHENECTADY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

A 72-year old sign atop a restaurant was destroyed by a fallen tree on Erie Boulevard in Schenectady. Erie Boulevard was also closed between Union Street and Nott Street due to a downed tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-19 15:23:00 to 28-JUL-19 15:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: AQUEDUCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees were downed in the area of Avon Road, Wendell Avenue, and Lenox Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-19 15:38:00 to 28-JUL-19 15:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFTON PARK CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed onto wires.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-19 15:38:00 to 28-JUL-19 15:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFTON PARK CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed across a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-19 15:37:00 to 28-JUL-19 15:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFTON PARK CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-19 15:37:00 to 28-JUL-19 15:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFTON PARK CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees and wires were downed across a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-19 15:27:00 to 28-JUL-19 15:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: AQUEDUCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Downed trees destroyed seven rowing sculls at the Niskayuna Rowing Club.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-19 15:28:00 to 28-JUL-19 15:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: REXFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed onto service wires to a residence.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-19 15:25:00 to 28-JUL-19 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: AQUEDUCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large tree and wires were downed at Sheridan Avenue and Deborah Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-19 15:35:00 to 28-JUL-19 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFTON PARK CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-19 15:43:00 to 28-JUL-19 15:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: MECHANICVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large trees were downed onto wires on Pruyn Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-19 15:47:00 to 28-JUL-19 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST SAND LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 43 was closed between Mammoth Spring Road and Geiser Road due to downed poles and wires.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-19 15:51:00 to 28-JUL-19 15:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNYDERS CORNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees and wires were downed near Snyders Corners Road and Furry Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-19 16:03:00 to 28-JUL-19 16:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAYMERTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed near Log Woods Road and Route 7.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-19 15:24:00 to 28-JUL-19 15:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: AQUEDUCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees were downed near Lowell Road and Nott Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-19 15:25:00 to 28-JUL-19 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: AQUEDUCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Wires were downed on Webster Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-19 15:26:00 to 28-JUL-19 15:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: AQUEDUCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree was downed near Clifton Park Road and Baker Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-19 15:21:00 to 28-JUL-19 15:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were downed on Catherine Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-19 15:38:00 to 28-JUL-19 15:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: VISCHER FERRY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A utility pole was snapped with downed wires.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-19 15:37:00 to 28-JUL-19 15:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFTON PARK CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed onto service lines to a residence.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-19 15:38:00 to 28-JUL-19 15:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFTON PARK CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree and wires were downed onto a vehicle near Hemlock Drive and Clifton Park Center Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-19 15:35:00 to 28-JUL-19 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFTON PARK CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed onto a vehicle.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-19 15:19:00 to 28-JUL-19 15:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees were downed on Elliott Street in Scotia. A man sustained skull and facial fractures due to a falling tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-19 15:21:00 to 28-JUL-19 15:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

Forty to fifty tree limbs were downed in Collins Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-19 15:28:00 to 28-JUL-19 15:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALPLAUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

Nine ramps, docks, or headers were damaged or destroyed at Mohawk Valley Marine.

Lightning in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-19 15:52:00 to 28-JUL-19 15:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: COUSE
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A lightning strike resulted in chimney damage to a home.