A line of severe thunderstorms developed across Long Island, NY and raced toward Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. These storms caused significant wind damage knocking down a significant number of trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-AUG-15 06:18:00 to 04-AUG-15 06:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Multiple trees were down across Lakeville, including one on County Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-AUG-15 06:19:00 to 04-AUG-15 06:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAYNHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires in several locations throughout Raynham were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-AUG-15 06:21:00 to 04-AUG-15 06:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEMPTON CROFT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree on Maple Road was downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-AUG-15 06:30:00 to 04-AUG-15 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDWICH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and large limbs on Route 6A were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-AUG-15 06:15:00 to 04-AUG-15 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALIFAX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree on Monponsett Street was downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-AUG-15 06:30:00 to 04-AUG-15 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLYMOUTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Multiple trees were downed throughout Plymouth.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-AUG-15 06:55:00 to 04-AUG-15 06:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAKEFIELD
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was downed on a house at the intersection of Prospect and Sheffield Streets.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-AUG-15 06:55:00 to 04-AUG-15 06:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYNNFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were downed by thunderstorm winds destroying a shed on Timberhill Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-AUG-15 05:55:00 to 04-AUG-15 05:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEEKONK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Multiple large branches and wires were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-AUG-15 06:05:00 to 04-AUG-15 06:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELL BEACH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree and wires on Point Coconett were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-AUG-15 06:05:00 to 04-AUG-15 06:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEMPTON CROFT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree was downed onto a moving car.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-AUG-15 06:40:00 to 04-AUG-15 06:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FALMOUTH
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Automated Weather Observation System at Otis Air National Guard Base (KFMH) recorded a wind gust of 63 mph.  No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-AUG-15 06:45:00 to 04-AUG-15 06:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOURNE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thirty to forty trees were downed in a square mile area in the vicinity of Shore Road and Beach Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-AUG-15 07:05:00 to 04-AUG-15 07:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLFLEET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires were downed on Chipman's Way.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-AUG-15 06:05:00 to 04-AUG-15 06:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: DARTMOUTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree on Slocum Road was downed by thunderstorm winds.

Lightning in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-AUG-15 06:02:00 to 04-AUG-15 06:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALIFAX
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a house on Firefly Road, starting two electrical fires.  No one was injured but the house was severely damaged.

Lightning in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-AUG-15 06:02:00 to 04-AUG-15 06:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUINCY
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a house on Vassall Road, shattering the chimney and breaking a water pipe near the chimney.

Hail in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-AUG-15 05:55:00 to 04-AUG-15 05:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: FALL RIVER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-AUG-15 05:55:00 to 04-AUG-15 05:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: DIGHTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree on Lincoln Avenue was downed by thunderstorm winds, blocking the street.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-AUG-15 06:02:00 to 04-AUG-15 06:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: FALL RIVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

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

Thunderstorm Wind in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-AUG-15 06:04:00 to 04-AUG-15 06:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASSONET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Wires on High Street were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-AUG-15 06:06:00 to 04-AUG-15 06:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: DIGHTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Wires on Main Street were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-AUG-15 07:00:00 to 04-AUG-15 07:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEABODY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires were downed on Winona and Corey Drives, and Lake, Forest, Baldwin, Wheatland, and Lowell Streets.  So many trees were downed on Lowell Street that the street was closed.