An approaching cold front brought strong southwest winds across Massachusetts during the early and mid morning of the 27th.

Strong Wind in DUKES, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-DEC-16 05:00:00 to 27-DEC-16 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 41.00 EG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio site at Vineyard Haven reported a wind gust of 47 mph.

Strong Wind in NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-DEC-16 02:00:00 to 27-DEC-16 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio site at Nantucket reported a wind gust of 48 mph.

Strong Wind in EASTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-DEC-16 02:00:00 to 27-DEC-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 MG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observation System site at Blue Hill (KMQE) measured a wind gust of 56 mph.

Strong Wind in WESTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-DEC-16 03:00:00 to 27-DEC-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 41.00 EG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio site at Hanover reported a wind gust of 47 mph.

Strong Wind in NORTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-DEC-16 02:00:00 to 27-DEC-16 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 42.00 EG
Property damage: 2.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was reported down on a house on North Worcester Street in Norton.

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-DEC-16 03:00:00 to 27-DEC-16 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 2.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree and power lines were reported down on route 177 north in Westport.  A tree partially blocked Holyoke Street in New Bedford.  A large limb was down on Monmouth Street in New Bedford blocking the road.  Wires were reported down on Middle Road in Acushnet. The Automated Surface Observation System at New Bedford Airport (KEWB) reported a wind gust of 48 mph.

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-DEC-16 03:00:00 to 27-DEC-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 42.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree and power lines were reported down and blocking th eroad on North Street in Mattapoisett.

Strong Wind in EASTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-DEC-16 02:00:00 to 27-DEC-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Property damage: 5.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio station in Duxbury reported a wind gust of 56 mph. The Automated Surface Observation System site at Plymouth Municipal Airport (KPYM) reported a sustained wind of 35 mph and a gust to 50 mph.  Wires were reported down on Temple Street in Duxbury.  Large limbs were down on wires on Upland Road in Duxbury.  Large limbs were down on wires on Summer Street in Hingham. A tree was down on a house on Grove Street in Norwell. The house had a four foot hole in the roof. A tree was down on a garage on Beechwood Street in Cohasset.

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-DEC-16 01:00:00 to 27-DEC-16 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observation System site at Worcester Regional Airport (KORH) measured a sustained wind of 38 mph and a wind gust of 52 mph.  The Automated Surface Observation System site at Fitchburg Municipal Airport (KFIT) measured a wind gust of 49 mph.

High Wind in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-DEC-16 04:00:00 to 27-DEC-16 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio site in East Falmouth reported a wind gust of 58 mph.  A site at Woods Hole reported a wind gust of 53 mph. A site at Sandwich reported a wind gust of 50 mph.  The Automated Surface Observation System site at Barnstable Municipal Airport (KHYA) measured a sustained wind of 38 mph.  The Automated Weather Observation System at Provincetown (KPVC) reported a sustained wind of 32 mph.

High Wind in SUFFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-DEC-16 02:00:00 to 27-DEC-16 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observation System at Logan International Airport in Boston (KBOS) reported a sustained wind of 40 mph and a gust of 51 mph.