Strong low pressure moving through New York State coupled with a vigorous low level jet resulted in periods of damaging wind across Southern New England. Rain and occasional thunder also occurred.  In addition, minor coastal flooding threatened the South Coast of Massachusetts and Rhode Island.  Moderate coastal flooding occurred in coastal Bristol County.

High Wind in EASTERN ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 03-DEC-09 07:35:00 to 03-DEC-09 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The Automated Surface Observing Station at Beverly Municipal Airport (KBVY) recorded sustained wind speeds to 36 mph and gusts to 46 mph.  In addition, reports were received from Lynn and Salem of large branches blown down onto wires, taking the wires down as well.

High Wind in EASTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 03-DEC-09 07:00:00 to 03-DEC-09 09:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observing Station at Blue Hill Observatory in Milton, MA (KMQE) recorded sustained wind speeds of 48 mph and gusts to 72 mph.  In addition, a tree was blown down onto a car and a house in Quincy.  Trees and large branches were downed in Braintree and Weymouth.

High Wind in WESTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 03-DEC-09 07:12:00 to 03-DEC-09 09:26:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A 53 mph wind gust was recorded on a ham radio operators home weather station in Middleboro.  In addition, many trees were downed in Bridgewater, Brockton, Plympton, East Bridgewater, and Lakeville.  Two utility poles were downed in Bridgewater.

High Wind in SOUTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 03-DEC-09 05:41:00 to 03-DEC-09 09:27:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A wind gust of 51 mph was recorded on a ham radio operators home weather station in Dartmouth.  In addition, trees were downed in Dartmouth, Warren, Freetown, Fairhaven, and New Bedford.  Several street lights were downed in New Bedford, including one that landed on a house.  Damage to the house is unknown.

Coastal Flood in SOUTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 03-DEC-09 07:27:00 to 03-DEC-09 08:10:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Dartmouth: Rocks and other ocean debris were found on the side of Smith Neck Road.  In addition, oceanwater reached a house with water in neighboring yards on Water Street.  The ocean was up to the level of the sea wall.

High Wind in NORTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 03-DEC-09 06:48:00 to 03-DEC-09 08:48:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The Automated Surface Observing System at Taunton Municipal Airport (KTAN) recorded sustained wind speeds of 33 mph and gusts to 52 mph.  In addition, a tree was downed onto two cars in Norton.  A large branch fell through a windshield, another landed on a car in Taunton.  Also in Taunton, multiple trees were downed, including one onto a car and two utility poles were downed.  In Dighton, trees and a large sign were blown down.  A tree was downed in Raynham.