Strong Wind in Eastern Dutchess, New York

A tree and wires were downed on U.S. Route 44 between Bangall Road and Nine Partners Lane in the Town of Washington. A tree and wires were downed on New York Route 216 between Old New York Route 52 and Phillips Road in East Fishkill. A tree was downed on New York Route 55 east of Old Route 55 in the Town of Pawling. An estimated 7700 people were without power throughout Dutchess 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.