Strong Wind — Western Albany, New York

2025-03-08 · Western Albany, New York

Event narrative

A 42 mph wind gust was recorded at the New York State Mesonet site near Medusa.

Wider weather episode

Strong to locally damaging winds developed across eastern New York in the wake of a cold front beginning in the afternoon hours on March 6, 2025 and continued into March 7, 2025. Widespread wind gusts between 40 and 60 mph were observed with some locally higher gusts including a 69 mph wind gust at the Schenectady County Airport. These winds resulted in some downed trees and wires across the area. Strong winds continued on March 8 but were not as strong with some peak gusts between 40 and 50 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1243883. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.