A cluster of strong to severe thunderstorms developed as a weak front crossed the eastern half of the Buffalo forecast area. Instability values of around 1,000 J/kg of CAPE and favorable shear were in place to help develop the storms.
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A cluster of strong to severe thunderstorms developed as a weak front crossed the eastern half of the Buffalo forecast area. Instability values of around 1,000 J/kg of CAPE and favorable shear were in place to help develop the storms. Forcing from the front wasn't very strong, so severe thunderstorm coverage was minimal.
The Ft Drum radar (KTYX), 46 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 19:24 UTC.
1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Tree downed in the Town of Amboy.
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