Thunderstorm Wind in Columbia County, New York

Thunderstorm Wind July 17, 2024 · Columbia County, New York

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A local 911 call center reported wires down near a residence in Columbiaville.

The wider storm

The third and final day of a stretch of hot and humid conditions occurred on July 17, 2024 which reached dangerous levels in Dutchess County with heat index values (feels-like temperatures) reaching 95 to 104 degrees.

A cold front tracking through eastern New York brought scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon hours resulting in several instances of tree and wire damage, especially in Albany, Saratoga and Columbia counties.

Began near Columbiaville (42.3178, -73.7508).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1204341. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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