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Funnel Cloud Sparks Tornado Fears in Saratoga
28 Aug
Summary
- Thousands lost power in Saratoga County due to severe thunderstorms.
- A funnel cloud was spotted, possibly touching down in Wilton.
- Crews surveyed potential tornado damage and worked on power restoration.
Severe thunderstorms impacted eastern upstate New York on Thursday, causing widespread power outages in Saratoga County. As of Friday morning, approximately 3,000 National Grid customers remained without electricity. The storms also spawned a possible tornado.
Witnesses reported a funnel cloud touching down in Wilton, Saratoga County. The National Weather Service dispatched staff to assess the potential tornado damage on Friday. A tornado warning had been issued for a portion of the county on Thursday evening as storms moved through the region.
In addition to power outages, downed trees and power lines were reported across Saratoga County. The Northway experienced lane closures due to storm debris, and residents assisted in clearing the roadway.
