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'Wicked' Downburst in Western New York as Severe Thunderstorms Lash State

A downburst lashed West Bloomfield, New York, on Tuesday, April 29, amid a severe thunderstorm warning.According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a downburst is a strong localized downdraft that appears along the edge of thunderstorms.Video filmed by Connor Dickerson shows windy conditions on a road battered by heavy rain.“Wicked downburst in West Bloomfield, NY about 15 mins ago, easily 60 mph wind gusts. Haven’t been able to look for damage yet,” the source wrote.The NWS warned of damaging winds, possible hail and isolated tornadoes accompanying the storm. Credit: Connor Dickerson via Storyful

A downburst lashed West Bloomfield, New York, on Tuesday, April 29, amid a severe thunderstorm warning. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a downburst is a strong localized downdraft that appears along the edge of thunderstorms. Video filmed by Connor Dickerson shows windy conditions on a road battered by heavy rain.

“Wicked downburst in West Bloomfield, NY about 15 mins ago, easily 60 mph wind gusts. Haven’t been able to look for damage yet,” the source wrote. The NWS warned of damaging winds, possible hail and isolated tornadoes accompanying the storm.

Credit: Connor Dickerson via Storyful.