Hot and humid weather ahead of an approaching cold front led to heat indices reaching between 95F and 100F degrees as well as a few severe thunderstorms across eastern New York on August 30, 2022. Heat indices in excess of 95F degrees were concentrated along the Hudson River Valley. Severe thunderstorms were focused across the Upper Hudson Valley as well as southern Herkimer County. Damage was mainly due to downed trees and wires, though lightning strikes caused two separate house fires. Heavy rainfall also led to some minor street flooding around Glens Falls. A few power outages occurred across the Upper Hudson Valley as a result of the storms.

Heat in EASTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 30-AUG-22 11:00:00 to 30-AUG-22 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in WESTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 30-AUG-22 11:00:00 to 30-AUG-22 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in WESTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 30-AUG-22 11:00:00 to 30-AUG-22 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in SOUTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 30-AUG-22 11:00:00 to 30-AUG-22 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in EASTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 30-AUG-22 11:00:00 to 30-AUG-22 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in EASTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 30-AUG-22 11:00:00 to 30-AUG-22 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in WESTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 30-AUG-22 11:00:00 to 30-AUG-22 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 30-AUG-22 14:10:00 to 30-AUG-22 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENS FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured gust at the Glens Falls NYS Mesonet.

Lightning in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 30-AUG-22 14:20:00 to 30-AUG-22 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORTSVILLE
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a house on Redmond Road in Moreau causing a fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 30-AUG-22 15:09:00 to 30-AUG-22 15:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was downed blocking a portion of Route 28 near the Herkimer Diamond Mines KOA Resort.

Flood in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 30-AUG-22 14:30:00 to 30-AUG-22 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENS FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A number of side roads and streets around the City of Glens Falls were flooded with several inches of water, some of which included Maple Street and Sherman Avenue.

Lightning in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 30-AUG-22 14:38:00 to 30-AUG-22 14:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: HADLEY
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A home near the Bend of the River Golf Club was struck by lightning which sparked a small electrical fire. The property owner later called the home unlivable.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 30-AUG-22 14:20:00 to 30-AUG-22 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST GLEN FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A downed tree led to a lane closure along Interstate 87 Northbound near Exit 18 near Glens Falls.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 30-AUG-22 14:37:00 to 30-AUG-22 14:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: HADLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

About 15 to 20 trees were uprooted or snapped at the Bend of the River Golf Club in Hadley.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 30-AUG-22 14:25:00 to 30-AUG-22 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENS FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed in the City of Glens Falls.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 30-AUG-22 15:00:00 to 30-AUG-22 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITEHALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two trees were downed in the Village of Whitehall.

Heat in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 30-AUG-22 11:00:00 to 30-AUG-22 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in NORTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 30-AUG-22 11:00:00 to 30-AUG-22 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in SOUTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 30-AUG-22 11:00:00 to 30-AUG-22 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in EASTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 30-AUG-22 11:00:00 to 30-AUG-22 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in EASTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 30-AUG-22 11:00:00 to 30-AUG-22 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet