Temperatures soared into the 90s throughout much of eastern New York on July 19th, reaching as high as the mid to upper 90s in the Hudson and Mohawk Valleys. The combination of the heat and a humid airmass brought heat indices into the 95 to 105 degree range. The heat prompted the opening of cooling centers and pools, but with reduced capacity due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. In addition, a line of thunderstorms moved in from the west during the evening, resulting in a few reports of wind damage in the Schoharie and Mid-Hudson Valleys. Heat indices exceeded 95 degrees again in some of the lower elevations of the Hudson Valley again on July 20th, but were not quite as high as the previous day.

Heat in EASTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-20 10:00:00 to 20-JUL-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in WESTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-20 10:00:00 to 20-JUL-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in EASTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-20 10:00:00 to 20-JUL-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in WESTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-20 10:00:00 to 20-JUL-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in EASTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-20 10:00:00 to 20-JUL-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in EASTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-20 10:00:00 to 20-JUL-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in EASTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-20 10:00:00 to 20-JUL-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in WESTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-20 10:00:00 to 20-JUL-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in SOUTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-20 10:00:00 to 19-JUL-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in SOUTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-20 10:00:00 to 19-JUL-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-20 10:00:00 to 19-JUL-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in NORTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-20 10:00:00 to 19-JUL-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in NORTHERN WARREN, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-20 10:00:00 to 19-JUL-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-20 10:00:00 to 19-JUL-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in WESTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-20 10:00:00 to 19-JUL-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in EASTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-20 10:00:00 to 19-JUL-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in SOUTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-20 10:00:00 to 19-JUL-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in EASTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-20 10:00:00 to 19-JUL-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in SOUTHEAST WARREN, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-20 10:00:00 to 19-JUL-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in SOUTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-20 10:00:00 to 19-JUL-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-20 18:00:00 to 19-JUL-20 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHMONDVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed with one tree on fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-20 19:10:00 to 19-JUL-20 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: COTTEKILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed in the Rosendale area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-20 19:15:00 to 19-JUL-20 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW PALTZ
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed in the New Paltz area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-20 19:30:00 to 19-JUL-20 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HYDE PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed in the Hyde Park area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 19-JUL-20 19:35:00 to 19-JUL-20 19:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

US 44 was closed east of Route 55 due to a downed tree.