A cold front moved across southern New England during the afternoon hours providing a focus for showers and thunderstorms across much of the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-MAY-08 13:32:00 to 27-MAY-08 13:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Large branches and a transformer near Cold Spring Road were downed by thunderstorm winds resulting in brief power outages.  In addition, several utility poles along Graniteville Road were blown down, resulting in the closure of that road at its intersection with Main Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-MAY-08 13:37:00 to 27-MAY-08 13:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST CHELMSFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-MAY-08 13:56:00 to 27-MAY-08 13:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST CONCORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires were downed around West Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-MAY-08 13:59:00 to 27-MAY-08 13:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: READING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires on West Street were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-MAY-08 14:13:00 to 27-MAY-08 14:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAWTHORNE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Six inch diameter tree limbs were downed on Arrowhead Lane, Hobart Avenue, and Electronics Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-MAY-08 14:20:00 to 27-MAY-08 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFTONDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large branch was blown down onto wires at the intersection of Park Street and Lincoln Avenue.

Flood in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-MAY-08 14:57:00 to 27-MAY-08 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEDFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two cars were stuck in deep water underneath a railroad bridge.

Lightning in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-MAY-08 12:54:00 to 27-MAY-08 12:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTHWICK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two brothers were hospitalized after lightning struck the ground directly in front of them.  Their injuries were non life threatening.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-MAY-08 12:20:00 to 27-MAY-08 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUSSELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several four inch diameter tree branches were downed by severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-MAY-08 12:45:00 to 27-MAY-08 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several large limbs were downed on East Mountain Road.  At the same time, a broadcast meteorologist estimated that wind speeds were around 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-MAY-08 13:15:00 to 27-MAY-08 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH ATHOL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree limb and wires were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-MAY-08 13:20:00 to 27-MAY-08 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHALOM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Wires were downed by thunderstorm winds onto a tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-MAY-08 13:28:00 to 27-MAY-08 13:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITTLETON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires on Goldsmith Street were downed by thunderstorm winds.