Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed as the result of an upper level disturbance moving through southern New England.  Unusually cold air in the upper levels aided in the development of large hail within these storms.

Lightning in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-JUL-09 15:09:00 to 08-JUL-09 15:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILFORD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A 27 year old man was injured inside his home when lightning struck a tree just outside.  Newspaper reports indicate that the man was standing in his doorway when lightning struck the tree about 30 feet away.  The man was transported to Milford Regional Medical Center for observation.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-JUL-09 15:17:00 to 08-JUL-09 15:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree at the instersection of Village and Farm Streets was downed by thunderstorm winds.

Hail in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-JUL-09 15:20:00 to 08-JUL-09 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WRENTHAM
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-JUL-09 15:40:00 to 08-JUL-09 15:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANSFIELD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-JUL-09 16:07:00 to 08-JUL-09 16:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKLAND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-JUL-09 16:10:00 to 08-JUL-09 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: DARTMOUTH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-JUL-09 16:15:00 to 08-JUL-09 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-JUL-09 16:17:00 to 08-JUL-09 16:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAUNTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A two and a half foot diameter tree on Cameron Avenue was downed by thunderstorm winds.

Hail in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-JUL-09 13:59:00 to 08-JUL-09 13:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTHBOROUGH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-JUL-09 15:08:00 to 08-JUL-09 15:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAINFIELD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-JUL-09 14:20:00 to 08-JUL-09 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPKINTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees in the area around the Saddle Hill Country Club were downed by a microburst.

Hail in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-JUL-09 16:08:00 to 08-JUL-09 16:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARTLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-JUL-09 14:25:00 to 08-JUL-09 14:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPKINTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny to golf ball size hail fell in Hopkinton.  So much hail fell that two hours after the storm moved out of the area, hail was still piled three inches deep in numerous locations.