A cold front moved through Southern New England one day after the hottest temperatures of the year, providing a focus for showers and thunderstorms.  Some of these thunderstorms became severe producing damaging winds.

Lightning in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-JUL-11 09:56:00 to 23-JUL-11 10:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALIFAX
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A house on Monponsett Street was struck by lightning, causing a fire in the attic.  This fire was contained, but caused extensive damage.  A second house on Ocean Avenue was struck by lightning, resulting in a fire that fully engulfed the house in flames.  This house was a total loss.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-JUL-11 10:00:00 to 23-JUL-11 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELM SQUARE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree on Crescent Street was downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-JUL-11 10:15:00 to 23-JUL-11 10:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUXBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Multiple trees on Standish Road and Chestnut Street were downed by thunderstorm winds.  One of these trees fell onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-JUL-11 10:20:00 to 23-JUL-11 10:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAILEYS CORNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree near the Burger King at the intersection of Routes 3 and 3A was downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUKES, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-JUL-11 12:10:00 to 23-JUL-11 12:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: TISBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds.  It was downed in such a way that it blocked the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-JUL-11 12:50:00 to 23-JUL-11 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: NANTUCKET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Shingles were blown off a house on Barrett Farm Road by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-JUL-11 09:30:00 to 23-JUL-11 09:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROCKTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees and wires were downed by thunderstorm winds throughout Brockton.  This includes trees and wires on Warren Avenue in front of the Boys and Girls Club, near the high school, on Route 14, on French and Perkins Avenues, and on Ash Street.  One of these trees fell on a dentists office on South Street in the Campello neighborhood.

Lightning in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-JUL-11 11:10:00 to 23-JUL-11 11:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST CARVER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A woman in her 30s was taken to the hospital after she was reportedly struck by lightning.  Emergency officials indicated the woman did not appear to be seriously injured, and suspected the lightning struck in the immediate vicinity but did not directly strike the woman.