A warm front moved northward across southern New England.  This brought a period of mainly rain and warm temperatures.  In addition, a strong low level jet (up to 80 kts) resulted in high winds across much of southern New England.  There was some tree damage and downed power lines with winds gusting to 60 to 70 mph.

Strong Wind in EASTERN HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-JAN-13 06:52:00 to 31-JAN-13 06:52:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was downed onto wires on Old Amherst Road in Belchertown.

High Wind in WESTERN ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-JAN-13 06:20:00 to 31-JAN-13 09:54:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The Automated Surface Observing System at Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWM) recorded a wind gust of 53 mph.  In addition, a tree was downed in Boxford, blocking two lanes of traffic on I-95 near Topsfield Road.

High Wind in WESTERN MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-JAN-13 04:56:00 to 31-JAN-13 06:39:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The Automated Surface Observing System at Hanscom Field in Bedford (KBED) recorded a wind gust of 52 mph.  In addition, Route 16 at the Natick/Wellesley line was closed because of wires downed into the roadway.  In Hopkinton, a large tree was downed in the Ashaway section of town.

High Wind in EASTERN HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-JAN-13 04:55:00 to 31-JAN-13 06:21:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The Automated Surface Observing Station at Barnes Municipal Airport in Westfield (KBAF) recorded a wind gust to 52 mph.  The Automated Weather Observing System at Westover Air Force Base in Chicopee Falls (KCEF) recorded a wind gust to 51 mph.  In addition, an amateur radio operator in Palmer recorded a gust to 53 mph on their home weather station.  A large tree, utility pole, and wires were downed onto Springfield Street in Wilbraham.  In Hampden, a tree was downed onto a house on Woodland Drive, resulting in structural damage to the roof.

High Wind in SOUTHERN WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-JAN-13 03:22:00 to 31-JAN-13 09:13:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 65.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator in Milford recorded a wind gust to 64 mph on their home weather station.  The Automated Surface Observation System at Worcester Regional Airport (KORH) recorded a wind gust to 55 mph.  In Blackstone, power lines were downed onto the intersection of Reilly Avenue and Austin Street.  Trees were downed onto wires on Williams Street in Hopedale.  In Grafton, a tree was downed onto a house on Pleasant Street.  A tree was downed onto a house on Snow Street in Webster.  In Uxbridge, a tree was downed onto a house on West Street.  A two foot diameter tree was downed on Fowler Road in Northbridge.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-JAN-13 05:14:00 to 31-JAN-13 07:52:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators in Malden and North Cambridge recorded wind gusts to 64 mph and 54 mph, respectively, on their home weather stations.  A tree was downed onto a house in Malden.  In Watertown, a tree was downed behind Watertown Mall.  Several trees were downed around Newton, including on Dalby Street, Wendell Road, Manemet Road, Grove Street, and Plymouth Road.  In Melrose, a large tree was downed onto wires on Hickory Street.

High Wind in WESTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-JAN-13 03:05:00 to 31-JAN-13 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator in Brookline reported a wind gust of 64 mph on their home weather station.  Other amateur radio operators in Dedham, Wrentham, and Stoughton reported gusts up to 60 mph, 60 mph, and 58 mph, respectively.  The Automated Surface Observing Station at Norwood Memorial Airport (KOWD) recorded wind gusts to 58 mph.  In Holbrook, a large pine tree was downed across South Franklin Street.  Also, Pine Stret was closed from Johns Avenue to Weymouth Street because of downed wires.  Wires were downed across Canterbury Lane in Needham.  A large tree was downed in Stoughton.  In Brookline, a large tree was downed onto wires onto Heath Street, closing the street to traffic.

High Wind in EASTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-JAN-13 06:05:00 to 31-JAN-13 06:23:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observing System at Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center in Milton (KMQE) recorded wind gusts up to 81 mph.  The media also reported gusts up to 62 mph in Braintree.  No damage was reported.

High Wind in WESTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-JAN-13 04:35:00 to 31-JAN-13 07:04:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator in Brockton recorded a wind gust to 65 mph on their home weather station.  Wires were downed on West Chestnut Street.  In Hanson, a tree was downed onto wires on High Street.  A tree was downed onto wires on Atwood Street in Carver.

High Wind in SOUTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-JAN-13 00:23:00 to 31-JAN-13 08:03:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 110.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The Automated Surface Observing System at New Bedford Regional Airport (KEWB) recorded wind gusts to 53 mph.  An amateur radio operator in Fall River recorded a wind gust to 51 mph on their home weather station.  In Fall River, large branches were downed onto wires and a tree was downed onto a house on Highland Avenue.  Also, a 40 foot section of roof was blown off the Westall School on Maple Street.  With significant rain occurring at the time, this also resulted in water damage within the school.  A tree was downed on High Hill Road near the intersection with Pine Island Road in Dartmouth.

High Wind in SUFFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-JAN-13 02:55:00 to 31-JAN-13 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Weatherflow reporting site at Pleasure Bay recorded a wind gust of 69 mph.  The Weatherflow reporting site at Deer Island recorded a wind gust of 60 mph.  The Automated Surface Observing System at Logan International Airport (KBOS) recorded a wind gust of 60 mph.  In Boston, a tree was downed onto East Street and power lines were downed on Red Pine Road.  A large tree was downed onto cars and laying across Blue Hill Avenue.  A tree was downed at the intersection of VFW Parkway and Centre Street in Jamaica Plain.

High Wind in EASTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-JAN-13 00:44:00 to 31-JAN-13 08:32:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators in Hingham, Scituate, and Plymouth recorded wind gusts of 65, 60, and 62 mph on their home weather stations, respectively.  The Automated Surface Observing System at Plymouth Municipal Airport (KPYM) recorded wind gusts to 52 mph.  The Weatherflow reporting site at Hull recorded a wind gust to 60 mph.  A Weatherflow reporting site in Duxbury recorded a wind gust to 64 mph.  A tree was downed onto wires on Congress Street.  A tree was downed at the intersection of Derby Street and Route 3 in Hingham.  In Scituate, a large tree was downed.

High Wind in EASTERN FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-JAN-13 08:13:00 to 31-JAN-13 08:58:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The Automated Surface Observing System at Orange Municipal Airport (KORE) recorded a wind gust of 49 mph.  In Montague, a tree was downed onto wires on Dry Hill Road.  A tree was downed onto Route 202 in New Salem.  A tree and wires were downed on Lower Road in Deerfield.

High Wind in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-JAN-13 04:39:00 to 31-JAN-13 08:44:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators in Harwich, Eastham, Barnstable, East Falmouth, Chatham, and Marstons Mills reported wind gusts to 64, 62, 62, 56, 55, and 53 mph, respectively, on their home weather stations.  The Automated Weather Observing System at Cape Cod Coast Guard Air Station in Falmouth (KFMH) recorded wind gusts to 58 mph.  Sustained winds up to 41 mph were reported by the general public in East Falmouth and Eastham.  A Weatherflow reporting site in Eastham recorded a wind gust to 62 mph.  No damage was reported.

High Wind in NORTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-JAN-13 01:51:00 to 31-JAN-13 08:24:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The Automated Surface Observing System at Taunton Municipal Airport (KTAN) reported wind gusts up to 51 mph.  An amateur radio operator also recorded sustained winds up to 49 mph on their home weather station in Taunton.  Numerous trees were downed in Raynham.  Also, a 50 foot portion of the cafeteria roof at the Merrill School on Pleasant Street was blown off.  Numerous trees were downed throughout Attleboro.  One of these trees was downed onto a car on Reservoir Street.

High Wind in SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-JAN-13 05:25:00 to 31-JAN-13 05:25:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

No wind speed observations were reported from southern Plymouth County, however reports from surrounding areas and damage reports indicate that winds likely reached high wind criteria.  A car port was blown over in Rochester.

High Wind in EASTERN ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-JAN-13 03:11:00 to 31-JAN-13 05:27:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observing System at Beverly Municipal Airport (KBVY) recorded a wind gust of 53 mph.  In addition, the Weatherflow reporting site at Children's Island and an amateur radio operator in Rockport recorded wind gusts to 58 and 50 mph respectively.  A tree was downed in Gloucester, blocking the road.