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2 tornadoes hit Wilton as storms batter swaths of upstate New York
Times Union • • nation
Key Points:
- Two weak tornadoes, rated EF-1 and EF-0, touched down near Wilton, just north of Saratoga Springs, causing damage to trees, structures, and power lines on Thursday evening.
- The EF-1 tornado had wind speeds up to 110 mph and was 750 feet wide, while the EF-0 tornado had winds of 85 mph and was 150 feet wide; no injuries were reported.
- Significant power outages affected about 12,000 customers at the peak, with repair crews working to restore service by midnight; several roads were temporarily closed due to debris but have since reopened.
- Damage included felled trees, damaged roofs, and a fire caused by a transformer near Northern Pines Road; residents were advised to exercise caution around downed power lines and traffic signals.
- The tornadoes were part of broader thunderstorms across upstate New York, with rainfall varying across the region and additional tornado warnings issued in nearby counties without confirmed touchdowns.
