An upper level disturbance ahead of a strong cold front moved into a marginally unstable airmass to trigger scattered thunderstorms across  eastern NY that continued to move east into VT and intensify. One particular cluster of thunderstorms moved from Addison county across central and eastern VT with a path of damaging winds that knocked down numerous trees and utility lines. Power outages affected nearly 35,000 total customers with a peak outage of 20,000 customers.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADDISON, VERMONT
From 26-MAY-21 14:33:00 to 26-MAY-21 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST BRIDPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Media report of partial roof off small building supply company and utilities reporting several downed wires due to trees or branches between Bridport and Cornwall.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADDISON, VERMONT
From 26-MAY-21 14:50:00 to 26-MAY-21 14:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBURY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several reports of scattered trees and powerlines down in most sections of Middlebury, including Court Street  and Route 116.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADDISON, VERMONT
From 26-MAY-21 14:55:00 to 26-MAY-21 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW HAVEN MILLS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several reports of scattered trees and powerlines down between East Middlebury and Bristol along Route 116.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 26-MAY-21 15:12:00 to 26-MAY-21 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAITSFIELD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several 12 inch diameter branches and other scattered tree damage across Waitsfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 26-MAY-21 15:27:00 to 26-MAY-21 15:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARRE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees down and utility lines down due to damaging winds in Barre City, including Route 14 and Cassie Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 26-MAY-21 15:28:00 to 26-MAY-21 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEBSTERVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees down and utility lines down due to damaging winds in Barre Town including Church Hill road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 26-MAY-21 15:33:00 to 26-MAY-21 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRMONT ARPT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and wires down, with trees snapped 15 to 20 feet above the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 26-MAY-21 15:38:00 to 26-MAY-21 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAINFIELD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and powerlines down on Route 2 and School Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALEDONIA, VERMONT
From 26-MAY-21 15:50:00 to 26-MAY-21 15:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: GROTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and wires down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALEDONIA, VERMONT
From 26-MAY-21 15:51:00 to 26-MAY-21 15:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST DANVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and utility lines downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALEDONIA, VERMONT
From 26-MAY-21 16:00:00 to 26-MAY-21 16:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARNET
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and wires downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINDSOR, VERMONT
From 26-MAY-21 16:13:00 to 26-MAY-21 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASCUTNEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several reports of trees, branches down and on utility lines in the Wethersfield area.