An approaching cold front provided enough lift in a rather unstable environment to produce showers and thunderstorms across southern New England. Many of these storms produced strong to damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 15:30:00 to 06-SEP-14 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORANGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Numerous trees and wires were downed throughout Orange.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 15:57:00 to 06-SEP-14 15:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTLANDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees on VFW Parkway were downed by thunderstorm winds.  One of these trees fell on a person, injuring their leg.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 15:58:00 to 06-SEP-14 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRACUT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree and power lines on Harlem Street were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Hail in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 15:58:00 to 06-SEP-14 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRACUT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Lightning in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 15:02:00 to 06-SEP-14 15:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONOMO PT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two women were struck by lightning while walking towards the parking lot from the beach at Crane's Beach in Ipswich.  One was a 61 year old woman from Connecticut, the other a 69 year old woman from Massachusetts.  Both went into cardiac arrest and were given CPR before being transported to Beverly Hospital and then to Massachusetts General Hospital's burn unit. The 61 year old woman died of her injuries the evening of September 6th.  The 69 year old succumbed to her injuries a week later on September 13th.

Lightning in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 17:00:00 to 06-SEP-14 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEDFORD
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Lightning struck a house near the intersection of Central Street and Route 28, setting it on fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 15:20:00 to 06-SEP-14 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLRAIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree on Jacksonville Road was downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 15:26:00 to 06-SEP-14 15:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARWICK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree on Wendell Road was downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 16:00:00 to 06-SEP-14 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: METHUEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree limbs on Oak Street were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 16:00:00 to 06-SEP-14 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOVEY CORNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six inch diameter tree limbs and wires on Nashua Road and Dow Street were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 16:03:00 to 06-SEP-14 16:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRACUT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree and wires on Bridge Street were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 16:05:00 to 06-SEP-14 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: FITCHBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees on Myrtle Avenue, Ross, Arcadia, and Townsend Streets were downed by thunderstorm winds.  A downed tree on Myrtle Avenue was downed onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 16:05:00 to 06-SEP-14 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALDWINVILLE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree and wires on River Road were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 16:15:00 to 06-SEP-14 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH ANDOVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and large branches on Osgood Street, Harkaway Street, and Academy Lane were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 16:20:00 to 06-SEP-14 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH ANDOVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires on Beach Avenue were downed onto a house by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 16:20:00 to 06-SEP-14 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAWRENCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires on South Union, Kent, Baily, and Dorchester Streets were downed by thunderstorm winds.  A tree on Dorchester Street was downed onto a car.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 16:20:00 to 06-SEP-14 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: FITCHBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power lines on South Street were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 16:20:00 to 06-SEP-14 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: METHUEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees were downed throughout Methuen by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 16:30:00 to 06-SEP-14 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: IPSWICH
Magnitude: 85.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Over 100 trees were downed, snapped, or lost large limbs.  This included hardwood and softwood trees such as oaks and pines.  Power was out for a majority of the town since many utility lines were brought down.  Damage from this microburst began at Mile Lane and Linebrook Road where tops of a large pine tree and oak tree were snapped off and ended on Argilla Road where large tree limbs and power lines were downed.
The most significant damage was on Topsfield Road where a large pine tree was downed and multiple utility lines were downed, including a transformer.  Damage was also significant on South Main Street at County Road where large oak trees had limbs snapped off and numerous power and utility lines were downed.  On Waldingfield Road, a large tree and limbs were downed onto the commuter rail tracks, resulting in delays until the debris could be cleared.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 16:40:00 to 06-SEP-14 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree at the intersection of North and Dempsey Streets was downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 16:40:00 to 06-SEP-14 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLOUCESTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Power lines on Thatcher Road and Washington Street were downed by thunderstorm winds. A tree on Wheeler Street was downed onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 16:41:00 to 06-SEP-14 16:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRIDES CROSSING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree and a utility pole on Odell Street were downed by thunderstorm winds.  In addition, a large branch was downed onto Pierce Road and a tree was downed onto a house on Elliott Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 16:45:00 to 06-SEP-14 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BILLERICA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees on Sterling Road and Pinewood Street were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 16:55:00 to 06-SEP-14 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH ANDOVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and wires on Steven and Greene Streets were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 17:01:00 to 06-SEP-14 17:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: READING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large limb was downed by thunderstorm winds, blocking the intersection of Main Street and Forest Glen.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 17:06:00 to 06-SEP-14 17:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILMINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires on Evans Drive and Middlesex Avenue were downed by thunderstorm winds.  One of the trees on Evans Drive was downed onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 16:30:00 to 06-SEP-14 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST BOXFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires on Main Street and Glendale Road were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 16:40:00 to 06-SEP-14 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree and wires on Winthrop Street were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 17:00:00 to 06-SEP-14 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEDFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Many branches at Tufts University were downed by thunderstorm winds with one large tree branch blocking an entrance to the University.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 17:20:00 to 06-SEP-14 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree on Wheaten Road was downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 17:25:00 to 06-SEP-14 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWTON CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Large branches on Haster Road and Chestnut Street were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 17:30:00 to 06-SEP-14 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST PEABODY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree on Emerson Street was downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 17:35:00 to 06-SEP-14 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH SOMMERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires on Forest Street, Highland and Richdale Avenues, and Alewife Parkway were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 17:35:00 to 06-SEP-14 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: INMAN SQUARE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree and a power pole were downed at the intersection of Arlington and Lincoln Streets.  A large tree on Cherry Street was downed by thunderstorm winds.

Lightning in FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 16:05:00 to 06-SEP-14 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEYDEN
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Lightning struck a house on Alexander Street, setting it on fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 15:01:00 to 06-SEP-14 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERNARDSTON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A microburst occurred in Leyden and Bernardston resulting in straight-line wind damage along a broken five and a half mile path.
In Leyden, several large trees and wires were downed along Mid-County Road, South County Road, Greenfield Road, and Eden Road.
In Bernardston, large trees were downed on Railroad Street, Merrifield Road, and North Merrifield Road.  Also on North Merrifield Road, a fallen tree destroyed a shed and damaged a portion of a house.  Power poles were downed on Route 10 and Merrifield Road.

Lightning in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-14 16:18:00 to 06-SEP-14 16:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHAWSHEEN VLG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A 31 year old man was struck by lightning while taking out trash behind the Dunkin' Donuts shop where he worked.  He was struck in his left thumb and the force of the strike sent him flying into the windshield of a parked car 15 feet away and setting his shirt on fire.  He sustained injuries to his shoulder and thumb. He was taken to an area hospital for evaluation but then sent home.