Low pressure and a cold front moved across Southern New England. This drew strong gusty northwest winds across the region during the late morning and afternoon.

High Wind in EASTERN ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-APR-15 12:56:00 to 04-APR-15 14:06:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Buoy

Buoy near Marblehead Lighthouse measured a sustained wind of 43 mph.  A utility pole fell on Route 107 southbound at Ballard Street in Saugus.  The road was closed.

Strong Wind in WESTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-APR-15 11:56:00 to 04-APR-15 13:16:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The Automated Surface Observation System at Norwood Airport (KOWD) recorded sustained winds of 35 mph and gusts to 47 mph. A tree fell on Mill Street in Dover and closed the road.  A tree and wires fell on Hamlin Lane in Needham.

High Wind in WESTERN MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-APR-15 11:39:00 to 04-APR-15 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observation System at Hanscom Field (KBED) recorded sustained winds of 40 mph and gusts to 51 mph. A tree was knocked down in Billerica on Nashua Road near Doe Drive. Another tree fell on a moving vehicle on West Hill Road in Marlboro. The road was closed with live wires down. A third tree fell on the westbound lanes of Route 2 in Concord.

Strong Wind in EASTERN HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-APR-15 12:40:00 to 04-APR-15 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The Automated Surface Observation System at Barnes Airport (KBAF) in Westfield recorded sustained winds of 37 mph and gusts to 50 mph. A tree fell on Interstate 91 in Holyoke, blocking the northbound lanes.  A light pole fell on Interstate 91 southbound in West Springfield, blocking the right travel lane.  A tree fell on Circle Drive in West Springfield.

Strong Wind in SUFFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-APR-15 12:49:00 to 04-APR-15 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observation System at Logan International airport (KBOS) recorded sustained winds of 37 mph and gusts to 49 mph. A light pole fell across Stratford Street near Bellevue Hill.

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-APR-15 12:55:00 to 04-APR-15 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 29.00 MS
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The Automated Surface Observation System at New Bedford Airport (KEWB) recorded sustained winds of 33 mph. A large tree was knocked down on Robinson Road in Acushnet.

High Wind in EASTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-APR-15 12:55:00 to 04-APR-15 14:16:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observation System at Blue Hill/Milton MA (KMQE) recorded sustained winds of 41 mph and gusts to 62 mph.  A large limb fell on Furnace Brook Parkway in Quincy.

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-APR-15 13:21:00 to 04-APR-15 15:24:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The Automated Surface Observation System at Plymouth Airport (KPYM) recorded sustained winds of 37 mph and gusts to 47 mph. A tree was brought down on wires on Briggs Lane in Marion.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-APR-15 13:06:00 to 04-APR-15 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 22.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observation System at Hanscom Field (KBED) recorded sustained winds of 40 mph and gusts to 51 mph. A street lamp was blown down in Cambridge near the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.  A branch fell on wires at Woburn Street and Marie Drive, knocking out power in the area.

Strong Wind in NORTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 04-APR-15 13:10:00 to 04-APR-15 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Live Wires were downed by wind in Norton, blocking Mansfield Avenue/Route 140.