RARE December Tornado Outbreak! WRGB CBS 6 News 5PM (Dec 1, 2006) - Full Newscast & Commercials

On December 1, 2006, a freak weather system brought spring-like severe thunderstorms and a rare tornado threat to Upstate New York. This is the full 5:00 PM newscast from WRGB CBS 6 News as the storm line first hits the Capital Region. In this video: Severe Weather Coverage: Chief Meteorologist Steve LaPointe and meteorologist Mike Augustyniak track an intense squall line moving at 60 MPH through Hamilton, Fulton, and Montgomery counties. Field Reporting: Craig Smith "braves the elements" live as the high winds begin to arrive. Local Impact: Learn about the canceled Ballston Spa Christmas Parade and the National Grid power outage preparations. Retro Commercials: A look back at the local and national ads airing in late 2006. Timestamps: 0:00 - News Opening & Weather Alert (Liz Bishop & Jack Aernecke) 2:15 - Steve LaPointe Instant Doppler 6 Tracking 5:30 - National Grid Power Outage Tips 10:15 - [Commercial Break 1] 15:45 - Midwest Snow vs. NY Severe Storms 22:00 - Local News: Wilton Abuse Case 35:00 - [Commercial Break 2] 45:00 - Holiday Event Cancelations (Ballston Spa/Coxsackie) Support Retro Upstate TV: If you enjoy these trips back in time, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! We are dedicated to digitizing and preserving local Albany/Schenectady/Troy television history. #upstateny #RetroTV #WRGB #CapitalRegion #WeatherHistory #2000sNostalgia #AlbanyNY