A couple of thunderstorms progressed from west to east across western Massachusetts ahead of an approaching cold front from the north during the afternoon hours on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Damaging winds associated with these storms led to downed trees and power lines with the Town of Lenox being the area hardest hit. Two microbursts were confirmed in the Town of Lenox.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-21 16:28:00 to 27-JUL-21 16:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: LENOX
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed a severe thunderstorm produced a microburst along Cliffwood Street just northwest of downtown Lenox. Hardwood and softwood trees were snapped and uprooted. Some homes were damaged from the fallen trees. Winds were estimated between 80 and 90 mph with a path length of one-half mile and a path width of 50 yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-21 16:29:00 to 27-JUL-21 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LENOX
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service storm survey confirmed a severe thunderstorm produced a microburst along Housatonic Street before ending at Kimball Farms in the Town of Lenox. Hardwood and softwood trees were snapped and uprooted along its path. One home along Housatonic Street suffered wind damage to its siding. Some homes were damaged by fallen trees. Winds were estimated at 80 to 90 mph with a path length of one-half mile and a path width of 100 yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-21 15:47:00 to 27-JUL-21 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANESBOROUGH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was downed on Balance Rock Road north of the City of Pittsfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-21 15:47:00 to 27-JUL-21 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANESBOROUGH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Wires were downed on Bridge Street near the Town of Lanesborough.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-21 15:50:00 to 27-JUL-21 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARNAMS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was downed across Route 8 near the Town of Lanesborough.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-21 16:27:00 to 27-JUL-21 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: PITTSFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was downed on Circular Avenue in the City of Pittsfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-21 16:30:00 to 27-JUL-21 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LENOX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree and wires were downed on a house on East Street near the Town of Lenox.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-21 16:30:00 to 27-JUL-21 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW LENOX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were downed on a house on New Lenox Road near the Town of Lenox.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-21 17:28:00 to 27-JUL-21 17:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW BOSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was downed across Route 8 southeast of the Town of Sandisfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-21 16:28:00 to 27-JUL-21 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: LENOX
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 200.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

An estimated one thousand or more trees and branches were snapped or uprooted around the Mass Audubon's Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, north of of the Town of Lenox. Damage was also observed along the trails as well as a window breaking in the office. Preliminary damage estimates were up to $500,000.