A shortwave trough moving eastward from the eastern Great Lakes, triggered strong thunderstorms in New York state, which moved into southern New England overnight.  The atmosphere was very unstable and surface dewpoints were near 70 degrees. The result was strong to locally severe thunderstorms before daybreak in southeast MA.  Sunshine boosted temperatures in the afternoon, then a cold front swept through in the evening hours, triggering a second round of strong to severe thunderstorms, mainly in western and central MA.

Lightning in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-22 03:25:00 to 02-JUL-22 03:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINNECONNET
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

In Norton, a NWS Employee discovered a tree which was struck by lightning at the intersection of Route 123 and Newland Street.  The trees was debarked and exploded, with bark strewn on Newland Street.  Time radar estimated.

Lightning in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-22 02:34:00 to 02-JUL-22 02:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUDLEY HILL
Property damage: 0.80K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

In Dudley, a tree and wires were down due to lightning, per the fire department, via amateur radio.

Lightning in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-22 19:45:00 to 02-JUL-22 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUXBURY
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Duxbury, a lightning strike started a house fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-22 17:10:00 to 02-JUL-22 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: FISKDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Brookfield, a tree was down on Webber Road and Schoolhouse Cross Road.  Report relayed by amateur radio.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-22 17:00:00 to 02-JUL-22 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GIBBS CROSSING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Ware, police reported a large limb down on wires. Street unspecified. Report relayed by amateur radio.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-22 16:58:00 to 02-JUL-22 16:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELCHERTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Belchertown, a large tree was down, blocking Route 21 near the Ludlow line, per police.  Also, a large tree and power lines were down on North Washington Street, per the fire department.  Reports relayed by amateur radio.

Lightning in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-22 03:35:00 to 02-JUL-22 03:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: EGYPT
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Scituate, an antique barn was struck by lightning, which ignited a fire to the structure.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-22 16:52:00 to 02-JUL-22 16:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARLBOROUGH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.80K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

In Marlboro, a tree was down on power lines on State Street, per the fire department.
Report relayed by amateur radio.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-22 16:57:00 to 02-JUL-22 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST WARREN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Warren, a tree was down on Santos Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-22 16:56:00 to 02-JUL-22 16:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALMER CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Palmer, multiple trees were down on Center Street.  A large tree was down on Emery Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-22 16:32:00 to 02-JUL-22 16:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANBY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Granby, multiple trees were down on South Street; a tree was down on East Street; a tree was down on State Street; and a tree was down on Route 202 at Kendall Street.