Several backbuilding thunderstorms developed in a hot airmass over the Mid-Hudson Valley during the late afternoon of the 29th. Some of these storms resulted in wind damage over portions of Ulster and Dutchess Counties. Later in the evening, additional storms developed and moved into the Capital District. It was the second straight day of severe thunderstorms for the Schenectady and southern Saratoga County area. After the storms moved through, there were 8,900 customers in Schenectady County and 6,100 customers in Saratoga County without power. The thunderstorm winds downed several trees onto houses and one onto a moving vehicle on Interstate 890, trapping and injuring the driver.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 15:48:00 to 29-JUL-19 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORT EWEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Wires were downed on East Stout Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 16:30:00 to 29-JUL-19 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WASHINGTON HOLLOW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was downed on Clinton Corners Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 16:33:00 to 29-JUL-19 16:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: WASHINGTON HOLLOW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Numerous trees and wires were downed on Route 82.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 16:50:00 to 29-JUL-19 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSENDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Wires were downed onto a house on Wallkill Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 16:56:00 to 29-JUL-19 16:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: RITTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was downed on wires on Route 213 in Rifton.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 17:03:00 to 29-JUL-19 17:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: DASHVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees were downed onto wires on Old Post Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 17:08:00 to 29-JUL-19 17:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: COTTEKILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

There were two reports of trees down in Rosendale.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 19:58:00 to 29-JUL-19 19:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLBROOK CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were downed on Cook Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 20:02:00 to 29-JUL-19 20:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIRCHTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree and pole were downed onto a vehicle near Peaceable Street and Birchton Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 20:10:00 to 29-JUL-19 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST MILTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was downed, blocking the intersection of Birchton Road and Paisley Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 20:17:00 to 29-JUL-19 20:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: SARATOGA SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was downed onto a vehicle on Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 20:30:00 to 29-JUL-19 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGS STATION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was downed across both lanes of traffic on Gailor Road at Parkhurst Road.

Lightning in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 19:30:00 to 29-JUL-19 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELMAR
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning strike started a house fire on Kenwood Avenue, resulting in significant damage to the second floor and roof.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 15:23:00 to 29-JUL-19 15:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANFORDVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed in Stanfordville.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 15:35:00 to 29-JUL-19 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLBROOK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed in Millbrook.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 15:44:00 to 29-JUL-19 15:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was downed onto wires on Cedar Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 19:36:00 to 29-JUL-19 19:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHENECTADY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Half of a large tree was downed on Van Dyke Avenue between Laura Street and Cleveland Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 19:42:00 to 29-JUL-19 19:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHENECTADY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

A large tree was downed on Interstate 890 just west of Exit 7, hitting a moving SUV, trapping and injuring the driver who was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 15:45:00 to 29-JUL-19 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLBROOK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Several medium size tree branches were downed, one blocking a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 15:45:00 to 29-JUL-19 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was downed onto wires and a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 15:45:00 to 29-JUL-19 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: RONDOUT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was downed onto a car at Block Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 17:10:00 to 29-JUL-19 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ESOPUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was downed at Soper Road and Old Post Road in Rifton resulting in a road closure.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 17:13:00 to 29-JUL-19 17:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: ESOPUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees were downed at Old Post Road and Swartekill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 19:48:00 to 29-JUL-19 19:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: AQUEDUCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Multiple trees were downed near the intersection of Baker Avenue and Grand Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 19:48:00 to 29-JUL-19 19:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: AQUEDUCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large tree was downed onto a powerline at Regent Street and Rankin Road, resulting in a power outage.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 19:58:00 to 29-JUL-19 19:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLBROOK CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree and powerlines were downed on Maple Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 17:47:00 to 29-JUL-19 17:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees, wires, and poles were downed on Orchard Road in Milton.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 17:51:00 to 29-JUL-19 17:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees and wires were downed on River Road in Highland.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-19 15:27:00 to 28-JUL-19 15:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORT EWEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five reports of trees down near Port Ewen.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 28-JUL-19 15:13:00 to 28-JUL-19 15:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOOMINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was downed at Dewitt Lake Road and Cedar Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 18:59:00 to 29-JUL-19 18:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: RENSSELAERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 85 in the town of Rensselaerville had all lanes closed at County Route 351 due to a downed tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 19:03:00 to 29-JUL-19 19:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: RENSSELAERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A downed tree was blocking the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 19:30:00 to 29-JUL-19 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHENECTADY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

Three large trees were downed at a residence on Oaklawn Avenue in Rotterdam. One brought down a front porch roof, one knocked the chimney off the roof and damaged the kitchen, and one brought down lines and dented a car.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 19:33:00 to 29-JUL-19 19:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

Several large trees were downed in the Colonial Manor subdivision in Rotterdam.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 19:48:00 to 29-JUL-19 19:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: AQUEDUCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

Two trees were snapped, wires were downed, and an iron fence buckled due to thunderstorm winds at Nott Street and Lenox Road in Schenectady.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 19:49:00 to 29-JUL-19 19:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHENECTADY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree was downed in front of a house, damaging an awning on Garner Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 19:49:00 to 29-JUL-19 19:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: AQUEDUCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

The top of a pine tree was snapped, landing on a house roof, damaging shingles and a car.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-19 20:18:00 to 29-JUL-19 20:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: SARATOGA SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A section of Route 9N was closed from Middle Grove Road to Kirby Road due to downed trees and wires. One tree was downed onto a mobile home.