A couple of rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms impacted eastern New York during the afternoon and evening of the 29th. The first was a couple of isolated cells that produced sporadic wind damage from portions of the Capital District into the Glens Falls area. The second was a broken line of storms that produced a more widespread swath of wind damage in the greater Saratoga-Glens Falls area. An EF1 tornado formed within this line, impacting the area from Lake Luzerne to Glens Falls. There were also areas of significant tree damage in Washington County. Low-hanging wires resulted in the closure of Interstate 87 between exits 17 and 19. More than 8,000 customers lost power in Warren and northern Saratoga Counties due to the storms.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 29-MAY-20 16:52:00 to 29-MAY-20 16:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALMER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed on Gabriel Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 29-MAY-20 16:52:00 to 29-MAY-20 16:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILTON CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree and wires were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 29-MAY-20 17:04:00 to 29-MAY-20 17:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: AQUEDUCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree limb was downed on the corner of Lenox Road and Raymond Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 29-MAY-20 17:06:00 to 29-MAY-20 17:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Tree limbs were downed on Corinth Mountain Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 29-MAY-20 17:08:00 to 29-MAY-20 17:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: (GFL)GLENS FALLS ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed, blocking the roadway at Dix Avenue and Quarry Crossing Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-MAY-20 17:11:00 to 29-MAY-20 17:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUNHAM BASIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed, blocking the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-MAY-20 17:10:00 to 29-MAY-20 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGSBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed, blocking the roadway at Vaughn and Underwood Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 29-MAY-20 17:22:00 to 29-MAY-20 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was downed onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-MAY-20 17:20:00 to 29-MAY-20 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: KANE FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Poles were downed near South Bay Road and West Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-MAY-20 17:24:00 to 29-MAY-20 17:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: COMSTOCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was downed on Route 22 southbound at Quarry Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-MAY-20 17:18:00 to 29-MAY-20 17:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH HARTFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A one-foot diameter tree was snapped at the stump, blocking and temporarily closing State Route 149.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 29-MAY-20 17:33:00 to 29-MAY-20 17:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAWTHORNE HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A tree was downed onto wires and a fence on Sandra Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-MAY-20 17:17:00 to 29-MAY-20 17:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRIPOLI
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was downed onto power lines on Firehouse Way at Joe Green Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-MAY-20 18:00:00 to 29-MAY-20 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST GREENWICH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was downed on Route 29.

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

A tree was downed on Route 67.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-MAY-20 18:15:00 to 29-MAY-20 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENWICH JCT
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Numerous very large trees were snapped off around 20 feet above the ground in a one-third to one-half mile path. Trees were stripped of small branches and leaves. Possible microburst.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-MAY-20 18:17:00 to 29-MAY-20 18:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENWICH JCT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Multiple pine trees snapped and hardwood trees uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-MAY-20 17:39:00 to 29-MAY-20 17:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARKS MILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and wires were down on County Route 113.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-MAY-20 17:48:00 to 29-MAY-20 17:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOOSE IS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blocking the roadway at County Route 47 and Moon Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 29-MAY-20 17:22:00 to 29-MAY-20 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: REYNOLDS CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and wires were downed on Gansevoort Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-MAY-20 18:19:00 to 29-MAY-20 18:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEM
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several reports of trees and wires down in and around Salem, including on West Broadway, Black Creek Road, Dillon Hill Road, and Priest Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-MAY-20 18:12:00 to 29-MAY-20 18:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHUSHAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was downed, blocking County Route 61 in Jackson.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-MAY-20 18:14:00 to 29-MAY-20 18:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: REXLEIGH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were downed in the vicinity of Reafield Farm Road, Skellie Road, and Mary Lane in the town of Jackson.

Tornado in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 29-MAY-20 16:52:00 to 29-MAY-20 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARTMAN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down near the Hudson River close to Hawk Road south of Call Street in Lake Luzerne. It moved in a general northeast direction crossing Hawk Road, Call Street and both ends of Hartman Loop, before continuing along Corinth Road. The tornado continued northeast, crossing Interstate 87 at Exit 18 where it uprooted
trees in the nearby cemetery. The tornado ended in Glens Falls near the Queensbury Hotel. Damage was most extensive west of Interstate 87 along Hawk Road, Call Street, Corinth Road and Hartman Loop eastward to the subdivision on Hudson Point Boulevard where numerous hardwood and softwood trees were sheared off and uprooted along the path. One home on Hartman Loop had damage to its roof. East of Interstate 87, damage was generally less severe, with mainly downed tree limbs and branches.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 29-MAY-20 13:50:00 to 29-MAY-20 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENS FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed onto wires.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 29-MAY-20 14:31:00 to 29-MAY-20 14:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and power lines were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 29-MAY-20 14:42:00 to 29-MAY-20 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 136 was closed between Meadow Drive and Orchard Lane due to downed wires.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, NEW YORK
From 29-MAY-20 16:05:00 to 29-MAY-20 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOHNSTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 29-MAY-20 16:01:00 to 29-MAY-20 16:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMIT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A large limb was downed, blocking State Route 10.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 29-MAY-20 16:57:00 to 29-MAY-20 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 29-MAY-20 16:49:00 to 29-MAY-20 16:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORTER CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was downed on Coy Road.