An upper level disturbance moved through the region ahead of a surface cold front, which sparked off strong to severe thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours of Thursday, August 8th, 2019. As a result, numerous trees and wires were downed across the region. Some of the storms also produced severe hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 08-AUG-19 16:48:00 to 08-AUG-19 16:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW LEBANON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Tree was downed onto a car.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 08-AUG-19 16:50:00 to 08-AUG-19 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: DWAAR KILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Trees down onto wires in Shawungunk Valley.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 08-AUG-19 16:55:00 to 08-AUG-19 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLINTONDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Tree and wires downed in Clintondale.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 08-AUG-19 17:06:00 to 08-AUG-19 17:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCHDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Route 115 was closed at Cream Street Road due to a downed tree and wires.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 08-AUG-19 16:37:00 to 08-AUG-19 16:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: LATHAM
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 08-AUG-19 17:34:00 to 08-AUG-19 17:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLOVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Trees were downed on Bruzgul Road and Clove Valley Road in the town of Beekman. Time was estimated by radar.

Hail in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 08-AUG-19 15:46:00 to 08-AUG-19 15:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH STEPHENTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 08-AUG-19 14:33:00 to 08-AUG-19 14:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: MECHANICVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 08-AUG-19 17:13:00 to 08-AUG-19 17:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED OAKS MILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 08-AUG-19 14:40:00 to 08-AUG-19 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHAGHTICOKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were down in Schaghticoke.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 08-AUG-19 15:00:00 to 08-AUG-19 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOHAWK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tree was downed in German Flatts, south of Mohawk.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 08-AUG-19 15:50:00 to 08-AUG-19 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees down in several places across Schoharie County.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 08-AUG-19 15:52:00 to 08-AUG-19 15:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: KNOX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed at the intersection of Knox-Gallupville and Berne-Altamont Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 08-AUG-19 15:55:00 to 08-AUG-19 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURTONSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree was downed across Burtonsville Road in the town of Burtonsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 08-AUG-19 15:55:00 to 08-AUG-19 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLESTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree was downed across Burtonsville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 08-AUG-19 16:00:00 to 08-AUG-19 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KNOX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tree was downed in Knox.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 08-AUG-19 16:02:00 to 08-AUG-19 16:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTERLO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Multiple reports of trees and wires downed along County Route 1, Route 143 and State Route 32 in the town of Westerlo.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 08-AUG-19 16:05:00 to 08-AUG-19 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRIBES HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree and wires downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 08-AUG-19 16:08:00 to 08-AUG-19 16:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT JOHNSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree downed on Oak Street in the town of Fort Johnson.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 08-AUG-19 16:10:00 to 08-AUG-19 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRIBES HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree downed on wires along Maple Ave in the town of Tribes Hill.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 08-AUG-19 16:20:00 to 08-AUG-19 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAVENA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tree down at Winnie Ave and Dempster Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 08-AUG-19 16:20:00 to 08-AUG-19 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: AQUETUCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tree was downed on Fares Road in Coeymans.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 08-AUG-19 16:20:00 to 08-AUG-19 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAIRO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires downed at several locations in Greene County.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 08-AUG-19 16:30:00 to 08-AUG-19 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: COUSE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Gazebo was destroyed and trees were downed at Hampton Manor Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 08-AUG-19 16:33:00 to 08-AUG-19 16:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 385 North and Southbound were closed due to downed wires.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 08-AUG-19 16:45:00 to 08-AUG-19 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTGHENT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree branches were knocked down. Estimated winds of 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 08-AUG-19 16:45:00 to 08-AUG-19 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed in several locations throughout Columbia County.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 08-AUG-19 16:45:00 to 08-AUG-19 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEMIS HGTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed in Stillwater.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 08-AUG-19 16:40:00 to 08-AUG-19 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALFMOON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 236 North and Southbound were closed at Route 9 in the town of Halfmoon due to downed poles and wires.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 08-AUG-19 16:40:00 to 08-AUG-19 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFTON PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed in Halfmoon township.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 08-AUG-19 16:42:00 to 08-AUG-19 16:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALFMOON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power pole was downed near the intersection of Routes 9 and 236 in Halfmoon.