Strong Wind in Northern Warren, New York

A 48 mph wind gust was recorded at the New York State Mesonet site near Chestertown. A pole and wires were downed on New York Route 8 in the area of Palisades Road in the Town of Horicon. A tree and wires were downed on New York Route 8 at Chatiemac Road in the Town of Johnsburg. A tree and wires were downed on New York Route 9N just south of County Route 11 in the Town of Bolton. A tree was downed on New York Route 9N south of Diamond Point Road in the Town of Lake George. An estimated 6100 people were without power throughout Warren County.

A strong low pressure system brought a period of strong winds, along with rain, to eastern New York on March 16-17, 2026. Winds started in the southerly direction before switching to the west behind the cold front. Widespread wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph were observed with some localized gusts approaching 60 mph. These winds along with the softer ground due to rain led to numerous reports of downed trees and wires. Approximately 48,000 customers lost power across eastern New York.