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Thunderstorm Wind in Cayuga County, New York

Thunderstorm Wind April 29, 2025 · Cayuga County, New York

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

$10K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Multiple trees and wires downed in the village of Port Byron and the town of Mentz.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Port Byron (43.0300, -76.6200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1256503. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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