Microburst to Blame for Storm Damage

The National Weather Service has determined that yesterday's storm in Ossining was a microburst. A microburst is an intense and narrow downdraft of air that causes quick changes in wind speed and direction.

The microburst started on the Croton River along Route 9. From there it moved southeast to Central Ossining. That's when the microburst ripped apart trees on Cedar Lane Terrace and Meadowbrook Drive.

This afternoon, traffic was down to one lane, alternating directions, on Route 129 in Croton, in one small area where downed trees (and lines) on one side of the street were mirrored by tree limbs across the street. 

As of 8:30 p.m. Route 9 was closed for a second evening in Ossining from Cedar Lane to the Croton border. Con Ed is still repairing electrical poles along the road. It is unknown when repairs will be complete. Traffic is being diverted along Cedar Lane and Route 9A to get north or south. Access is possible for local residents and emergency vehicles, Ossining police said. St. Augustine's Church can be reached via 9A.

22 people are still without power in the Village of Ossining; 19 people are without electricity in the Town of Ossining, and 31 do not have power in Croton. All customers are expected to have electricity around 11 p.m.

In the aftermath of yesterday's microburst thousands were without power in Croton and Ossining. The microburst caused traffic lights to go out and streets such as Croton Ave. to be closed down.