A line of severe thunderstorms with damaging winds pushed through eastern New York during the evening hours of March 7, 2022 resulting in numerous reports of downed trees and power lines. Behind the storms, high winds continued during the late evening of the 7th into the early morning hours of the 8th. Some gusts of 50 to 55 miles per hour were recorded, which resulted in additional downed trees and power lines. Around 13,000 customers lost power in the Albany area, 700 in the Mohawk Valley, 3,000 in the Glens Falls area, and 21,000 in the Mid-Hudson Valley and Catskills. Two schools in the Catskills were closed the following day due to power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 20:30:00 to 07-MAR-22 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAIRO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tree damage was reported throughout Greene County. Reports of damage started coming in between 830-930pm.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 20:30:00 to 07-MAR-22 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOOSICK FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 20:15:00 to 07-MAR-22 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEDUSA
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The New York State Mesonet station at Medusa reported a wind gust of 55 miles per hour.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 20:40:00 to 07-MAR-22 20:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: STUYVESANT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A downed tree was reported on Sharptown Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 20:40:00 to 07-MAR-22 20:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOOSICK FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 20:40:00 to 07-MAR-22 20:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLENVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees and wires were reported down on Hill St.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 20:42:00 to 07-MAR-22 20:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: STUYVESANT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Utility pole and power lines were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 20:44:00 to 07-MAR-22 20:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONE RIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees and wires were reported down on Cindy Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 20:46:00 to 07-MAR-22 20:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH CHATHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A utility pole and power lines were reported down on East Shore Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 20:48:00 to 07-MAR-22 20:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: GHENT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down on Route 66.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 20:48:00 to 07-MAR-22 20:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW CONCORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A utility pole and power lines were reported down on Percey Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 20:51:00 to 07-MAR-22 20:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUSTERLITZ
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down on County Route 5.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 20:51:00 to 07-MAR-22 20:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUEECHY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A utility pole and power lines reported down on Stony Kill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 20:53:00 to 07-MAR-22 20:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOOSICK FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 20:55:00 to 07-MAR-22 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOORHOUSE CORNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A utility pole and power lines were reported down on North Cross Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 20:59:00 to 07-MAR-22 20:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A utility pole and power lines were down on Preusser Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 21:00:00 to 07-MAR-22 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GALLINTINVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A utility pole and power lines were down on Route 7N.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 21:01:00 to 07-MAR-22 21:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPACKENKILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 21:04:00 to 07-MAR-22 21:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANFORDVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 21:05:00 to 07-MAR-22 21:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMMERTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported downed trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 21:06:00 to 07-MAR-22 21:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT VLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 21:11:00 to 07-MAR-22 21:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRINCKERHOFF
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported downed trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 21:11:00 to 07-MAR-22 21:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: BILLINGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 21:13:00 to 07-MAR-22 21:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK SUMMIT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 21:17:00 to 07-MAR-22 21:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAVILAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 21:23:00 to 07-MAR-22 21:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAWLING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported trees down.

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 20:40:00 to 08-MAR-22 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a tree down blocking a road near Burt Rd and Pine Grove Rd.

Strong Wind in WESTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 21:30:00 to 08-MAR-22 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Numerous trees and wires were reported down across Ulster County.

Strong Wind in EASTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 21:30:00 to 08-MAR-22 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Numerous trees and wires were reported down across Ulster County.

Strong Wind in NORTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 21:00:00 to 08-MAR-22 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 44.00 MG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and wires were reported down across Saratoga County. A 51 mile per hour gust was measured at Saratoga Springs.

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 21:00:00 to 08-MAR-22 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 MG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and wires were reported down across Saratoga County. A 57 mile per hour gust was measured at Ballston Spa.

Strong Wind in EASTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 21:00:00 to 08-MAR-22 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and wires were reported down across Albany County. A 56 mile per hour gust was measured at Albany International Airport.

Strong Wind in WESTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 21:00:00 to 08-MAR-22 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and wires were reported down across Albany County.

Strong Wind in WESTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 21:30:00 to 08-MAR-22 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Taconic Parkway southbound near Exit 38 was closed due to a downed tree.

Strong Wind in EASTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 21:30:00 to 08-MAR-22 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was down on Route 71.

Strong Wind in WESTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 21:30:00 to 08-MAR-22 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was down on Route 9G.

Strong Wind in NORTHERN WARREN, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 21:00:00 to 08-MAR-22 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

All lanes were blocked along Route 8 in Wells between Teachout Road and Persons Road due to multiple downed trees.

Strong Wind in EASTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 20:45:00 to 08-MAR-22 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Reported by: Newspaper

Guilderland Ave between Aster Street and Lilac Street in Rotterdam was closed due to a downed tree. A 52 mile per hour gust was reported in East Glenville.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 18:48:00 to 07-MAR-22 18:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORWICH CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was reported down on the road at Higby Rd and Graffenburg Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 19:30:00 to 07-MAR-22 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT PLAIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees and power lines were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 19:51:00 to 07-MAR-22 19:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a large tree down near the intersection of Route 10 and Route 43.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 20:01:00 to 07-MAR-22 20:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH BLENHEIM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a tree down near the intersection of Blenheim Hill Rd and North Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 20:01:00 to 07-MAR-22 20:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported numerous large trees down on State Route 30 and Cotton Hill Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 20:15:00 to 07-MAR-22 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RENSSELAERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a tree down at Willsey Rd and Fleming Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 20:15:00 to 07-MAR-22 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RENSSELAERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a tree down on wires at Willsey Rd and Route 351.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 20:15:00 to 07-MAR-22 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTERLO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a tree down at Miller Lane and Route 143.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 07-MAR-22 20:25:00 to 07-MAR-22 20:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: TUCKER HGTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported wires down on Old Stage Rd.