Thunderstorm Wind — Rensselaer, New York

2023-09-07 · near Stephentown Center, Rensselaer, New York

Event narrative

Route 22 was closed between Route 43 and Wyomanock Road due to downed trees and wires.

Wider weather episode

A frontal boundary and low pressure system located to the west and east of eastern New York was the focus for rounds of showers and thunderstorms each day September 7-9. Strong to severe thunderstorms were more widespread on September 7-8. These storms resulted in numerous reports of tree and powerline damage, as well as thousands without power and several road closures.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1141034. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.