Very hot and humid conditions were in place.  Scattered thunderstorms occurred in the afternoon and early evening hours.  A few became severe and also produced localized flash flooding.

Flash Flood in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-JUN-21 15:20:00 to 08-JUN-21 15:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARD HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Methuen between 420 PM EDT and 427 PM EDT, police reported that Pilgrim Circle was flooded up to the headlights of vehicles.  Also, fire officials reported a car stuck in flood waters on Independence Drive.

Lightning in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-JUN-21 11:33:00 to 08-JUN-21 11:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: HATFIELD
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Hatfield, lightning hit a power pole at Main Street and Maple Street, knocking out power.

Lightning in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-JUN-21 15:20:00 to 08-JUN-21 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GEORGETOWN
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Georgetown, a house was struck by lightning on Lakeshore Drive, resulting in a fire.

Lightning in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-JUN-21 16:00:00 to 08-JUN-21 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEBSTER
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Webster, lightning caused a 2.5-story house to catch fire on School Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-JUN-21 14:58:00 to 08-JUN-21 14:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: (LWM)LAWRENCE MUNI A
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Methuen at 358 PM EDT (258 PM EST), trees were down on a power line on Ayer Street near Riverview Blvd.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-JUN-21 15:15:00 to 08-JUN-21 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GROVELAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

In Haverhill at 415 PM EST (315 PM EST), a large tree was down on a 2-story house on Salem Street.  Picture was confirmed on Twitter and reported by various media outlets.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-JUN-21 16:40:00 to 08-JUN-21 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLINGHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Bellingham at 540 PM EDT (440 PM EST) a tree fell onto two cars on North Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-JUN-21 16:45:00 to 08-JUN-21 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEDWAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Franklin at 545 PM EDT (445 PM EST), a power line was down on Lincoln Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-JUN-21 17:05:00 to 08-JUN-21 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST WALPOLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Sharon at 605 PM EDT (505 PM EST) a tree was down on Norwood Street at Avalon Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-JUN-21 17:10:00 to 08-JUN-21 17:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST STOUGHTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Stoughton, a tree and wires were down on Lakewood Drive, Pine Street, Access Road, and Brook Street.