Storm winds came from east which is unusual. Trees used to west wind so grow strong roots in that direction. Not so for east winds.

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 2:52PM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 15 More

to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph shifting to the west. Strongest winds may occur with a line of heavier showers moving across the area toward evening. * WHERE...In eastern New York, Warren and Washington Counties, the Taconics and Mid Hudson Valley and for southern Vermont.