An upper level disturbance moved through a hot and humid airmass, which sparked off strong to severe thunderstorms for much of the region. These storms resulted in numerous reports of trees and power lines down, with about 20,000 people without power. A microburst was also confirmed in Malta, NY.

Hail in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 15:57:00 to 18-AUG-19 15:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: WICCOPEE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in FULTON, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 16:05:00 to 18-AUG-19 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTHBUSH
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 17:24:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALLSTON CENTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 17:33:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST LINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 17:34:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROUND LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 17:37:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: JONESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 17:47:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALLSTON SPA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 17:35:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST LINE
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service team conducted a storm survey of impacts from a severe thunderstorm. The team confirmed a microburst occurred in an area roughly bounded by Ruhle Road on the west and Route 9 on the east. The area of greatest damage, and strongest winds, was located on the east side of the Northway in the Malta Gardens and Woodfield communities. Here, several large hardwood and softwood trees were snapped and uprooted. Some of those trees landed on homes and cars. No direct wind damage to homes or businesses was observed. Based on the degree of damage, wind speeds were estimated at 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 14:54:00 to 18-AUG-19 14:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 15:04:00 to 18-AUG-19 15:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 15:22:00 to 18-AUG-19 15:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURRELL CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and wires downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 16:04:00 to 18-AUG-19 16:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: STORMVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 16:28:00 to 18-AUG-19 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three medium sized branches were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 17:13:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: SARATOGA SPGS CO ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Wires downed on Morning Kill Run.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 17:22:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNT HILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Tree and wires downed at Charlton Road and Goode Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 17:30:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MALTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees downed onto a car.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 17:33:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALLSTON CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Wires downed at Round Lake and Eastline Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 17:35:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MALTAVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Large exit sign was twisted and blown over on the shoulder of Interstate 87.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 17:35:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MALTA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Around a dozen trees were downed on Woodfield Blvd and Copper Ridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 17:35:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARLISLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed in the Carlisle Township northwest of Central Bridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 17:42:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHOHARIE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 17:43:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLENVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Tree was downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 17:45:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: KERHONKSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 17:47:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITEFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 17:49:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: ULSTERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A portion of a tree was downed blocking the northbound lane of Burlingham Road at Lake Shore Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 17:58:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: KYSERIKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 209 was closed north of Old Kings Highway due to a downed tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 18:08:00 to 18-AUG-19 18:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOHNSONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 18:15:00 to 18-AUG-19 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NISKAYUNA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree was down blocking the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 18:21:00 to 18-AUG-19 18:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: REXFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Tree and wires downed on Riverview Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 18:21:00 to 18-AUG-19 18:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARLBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Wires downed onto Western Ave.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 18:23:00 to 18-AUG-19 18:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: GROOM CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Downed powerlines started fires on Grooms Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 18:25:00 to 18-AUG-19 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOOSICK FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 18:30:00 to 18-AUG-19 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTERLO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tree downed in Westerlo.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 18:30:00 to 18-AUG-19 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BILLINGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 18:30:00 to 18-AUG-19 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT VLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 18:39:00 to 18-AUG-19 18:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: ULSTERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Tree downed on road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 18:40:00 to 18-AUG-19 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed in New Scotland, south of Voorheesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-19 18:40:00 to 18-AUG-19 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERVLIET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tree was downed in Watervliet.