An upper level disturbance pushed a cold front through southern New England, resulting in showers and thunderstorms.  With plenty of instability available, some of the storms became severe, producing damaging winds.

Hail in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-JUN-13 15:35:00 to 17-JUN-13 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHALOM
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-JUN-13 16:56:00 to 17-JUN-13 16:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAXONVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in SUFFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-JUN-13 17:00:00 to 17-JUN-13 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DORCHESTER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Lightning in SUFFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-JUN-13 17:01:00 to 17-JUN-13 17:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: HYDE PARK
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A house on Hyde Park Avenue was struck by lightning, starting a fire.  The second and third floors were engulfed in flames before the fire department was able to put it out.

Lightning in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-JUN-13 17:20:00 to 17-JUN-13 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKY HILL
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A house on South Central Street was struck by lightning, igniting a fire in the attic.  It extended to a bedroom and caused significant structural damage and damaged the chimney.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-JUN-13 14:18:00 to 17-JUN-13 14:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLRAIN
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree in Colrain was downed onto wires by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-JUN-13 15:58:00 to 17-JUN-13 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAY STATE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree on Ryan Road in Northampton was downed onto a transformer by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-JUN-13 16:00:00 to 17-JUN-13 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A utility pole on Falley Drive was downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-JUN-13 16:00:00 to 17-JUN-13 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUDSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees and wires were downed by thunderstorm winds throughout Hudson.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-JUN-13 16:25:00 to 17-JUN-13 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Large limbs were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-JUN-13 16:00:00 to 17-JUN-13 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires on Edgehill and Walcott Streets were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-JUN-13 16:20:00 to 17-JUN-13 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHREWSBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree and tree limbs on Hutchins Street were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-JUN-13 16:25:00 to 17-JUN-13 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: AGAWAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees on Meadow Street and Suffield Road were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-JUN-13 17:10:00 to 17-JUN-13 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKLINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree on Forest Street was downed by thunderstorm winds, blocking the street.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-JUN-13 17:12:00 to 17-JUN-13 17:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWTON CENTER
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds blocking all westbound lanes of Interstate 90 at mile marker 124 in Newton.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-JUN-13 17:20:00 to 17-JUN-13 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH ABINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-JUN-13 17:33:00 to 17-JUN-13 17:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree and wires on Farm Street in Dover were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-JUN-13 17:45:00 to 17-JUN-13 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALPOLE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was downed onto a grill in Walpole.