Sun Sep 07 11:00:00 UTC 2025: **News Article: Tri-State Area Spared Major Damage After Saturday Storms**
**New York, NY** – The Tri-State area weathered a series of intense thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon, leaving behind scattered damage but largely sparing homes from significant destruction. A cold front swept through the region, bringing high winds, hail, and heavy rainfall, prompting warnings from NYC Emergency Management.
Numerous downed trees were reported throughout New Jersey, with at least one close call in Glen Rock, where a large tree narrowly missed two homes. Ring camera footage captured the dramatic moment the tree fell, even triggering a doorbell in the process.
In Yonkers, quick action by firefighters prevented a small fire from spreading after lightning struck a garage attached to a home. Crews successfully contained the blaze before it could reach the main residence.
While a severe thunderstorm warning from the National Weather Service predicted winds up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail, the region appears to have avoided the worst. Rainfall totals varied, with some areas potentially exceeding two inches.
The storms, which began around lunchtime in the Hudson Valley and Catskills, were most intense between 2 p.m. and early evening in the Lower Hudson Valley, metro New York City, and northern and Central New Jersey.
While lingering rain is possible into Sunday morning, drier conditions are expected by Sunday afternoon. A high-pressure system will move into the Northeast on Monday, ushering in clear skies, cooler temperatures, and pleasant weather for the remainder of the week.
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