An upper level trough and embedded disturbance moved through the region during the late afternoon and evening hours of Wednesday, June 26th, 2019. The passage of these features allowed for strong to severe thunderstorms to develop, resulting in numerous reports of trees and wires down. A microburst also occurred in the town of Mechanicville, with dozens of trees snapped and a little league dugout destroyed by the wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 26-JUN-19 18:14:00 to 26-JUN-19 18:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHAGHTICOKE HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

National Weather Service Meteorologist reported a large tree downed across Sliter Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 26-JUN-19 18:15:00 to 26-JUN-19 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHAGHTICOKE HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 26-JUN-19 18:15:00 to 26-JUN-19 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 26-JUN-19 18:16:00 to 26-JUN-19 18:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOOMINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Tree damage was reported with large limbs broken.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 26-JUN-19 18:20:00 to 26-JUN-19 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: TROY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tree branches were downed onto wires.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 26-JUN-19 18:24:00 to 26-JUN-19 18:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAYMERTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 26-JUN-19 18:25:00 to 26-JUN-19 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Trees were downed on wires. Time was estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 26-JUN-19 18:32:00 to 26-JUN-19 18:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUACKENKILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

All lanes were closed due to a downed tree on Route 2E/W in the town of Brunswick between Brunswick Sportsman Club Road and Palitsch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 26-JUN-19 18:38:00 to 26-JUN-19 18:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH AMENIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Downed tree was blocking lanes on Southbound Highway 9.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 26-JUN-19 18:52:00 to 26-JUN-19 18:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A downed tree closed US Highway 9W in the southbound direction.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 26-JUN-19 18:05:00 to 26-JUN-19 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MECHANICVILLE
Magnitude: 83.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey team confirmed a microburst in Mechanicville, NY. The damage occurred in a concentrated area within the City of Mechanicville. The team observed dozens of hardwood trees uprooted or snapped. A few of the trees fell on homes and cars. Some power poles were snapped, resulting in power outages. In addition, a Little League dugout was destroyed by the wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, NEW YORK
From 26-JUN-19 16:39:00 to 26-JUN-19 16:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRANBERRY CREEK
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A distinct area of numerous trees were downed all in the same direction. The damage path was about 0.4 miles long.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 26-JUN-19 17:55:00 to 26-JUN-19 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAWARSING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 26-JUN-19 18:05:00 to 26-JUN-19 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MECHANICVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Trees and wires were downed and a transformer exploded. Time was estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 26-JUN-19 18:08:00 to 26-JUN-19 18:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEMSTREET PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A trampoline was blown into wires and poles were downed.