Thunderstorm Wind — Ontario, New York

2025-04-29 · near Manchester Center, Ontario, New York

Event narrative

Power pole downed on car.

Wider weather episode

On Tuesday April 29, a cold front crossed the region causing showers and thunderstorms to develop. Conditions and timing were favorable ahead of the front as it approached the Buffalo forecast area with CAPE values of 1,000+ J/kg and bulk shear values of 40+ kts. Numerous reports of wind damage and severe hail were received for areas south and southeast of Lake Ontario.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1255923. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.