Microburst storm leaves behind downed trees, power lines in Bensonhurst
That microburst took down dozens of trees and power lines with winds of up to 70 mph.
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3ds agoBensonhurst in Brooklyn was particularly hit hard during Tuesday's storm.
The National Weather Service says the storm was the result of a microburst, which is when the wind moves in the same direction as the rain.
Tree fell blocking Manhattan N train Brooklyn (Credit: Dom Rotondi)
That microburst took down dozens of trees and power lines with winds of up to 70 mph. The storm came in at around 3:30 p.m.
Despite the extensive damage, the FDNY says only one person suffered a minor injury when a branch hit them in the shoulder. Con Edison reported no power outages.
Tree fell blocking Manhattan N train Brooklyn (Credit: Dom Rotondi)
Cleanup crews continued throughout Wednesday to clear the Bay Ridge Parkway.