Thunderstorm Wind in Chemung County, New York

Thunderstorm Wind June 17, 2024 · Chemung County, New York

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

$2K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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

The wider storm

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.

Began near Southport (42.0672, -76.8073).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1177013. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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