Thunderstorm Wind — Chemung, New York

2024-06-17 · near Southport, Chemung, New York

Event narrative

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down wires on Albert Street near Pennsylvania Avenue. A tree was knocked down blocking the road on nearby Newton Street.

Wider weather episode

A compact upper level disturbance moved across Lake Erie and into portions of the Finger Lakes region and into the Southern Tier of NY producing scattered thunderstorms late in the afternoon and early evening. The disturbance moved into an area with plenty of energy in the atmosphere, as well as capability to promote strong downdrafts. As a result, some storms produced locally damaging wind gusts across this area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1177013. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.