An approaching cold front combined with pockets of moderate instability to help initiate thunderstorms during the late morning and early afternoon hours. A few of the storms became severe.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JUL-07 15:12:00 to 28-JUL-07 15:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires down at Route 135 and Olive Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JUL-07 15:20:00 to 28-JUL-07 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: NATICK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees down resulting in home damage north of route 135.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUFFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JUL-07 15:35:00 to 28-JUL-07 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tree down on car.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JUL-07 15:45:00 to 28-JUL-07 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MALDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and power lines down on Newton Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JUL-07 15:45:00 to 28-JUL-07 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLESLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two large branches and a couple of wires down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JUL-07 15:48:00 to 28-JUL-07 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEVERLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees down on Cabot Street.

Lightning in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JUL-07 13:05:00 to 28-JUL-07 13:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEABODY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Person struck by lighting on Nicholson Street. Extent of injuries unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JUL-07 08:50:00 to 28-JUL-07 08:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRINCETON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees blown down in straight line off of Gleason Road just south of Route 140 and Route 31.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JUL-07 12:26:00 to 28-JUL-07 12:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOXFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees down on Dona and Middletown Roads blocking the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JUL-07 13:15:00 to 28-JUL-07 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANVERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees down on North Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JUL-07 14:50:00 to 28-JUL-07 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAFTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JUL-07 15:10:00 to 28-JUL-07 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRAMINGHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Large limbs down blocking Leeland Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JUL-07 15:40:00 to 28-JUL-07 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARBLEHEAD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Four inch limbs were reported down on West Shore Drive.

Hail in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 28-JUL-07 15:00:00 to 28-JUL-07 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPKINTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickel size hail lasted 5 minutes from 400 to 405 pm and covered the ground.