A potent mid level shortwave moved in from the Great Lakes bringing widespread wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUFFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-23 18:17:00 to 27-JUL-23 18:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: BACK BAY ANNEX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Boston, lightning struck a building with damage. There were bricks all over Mass Ave.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-23 15:00:00 to 27-JUL-23 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MUNDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Westfield, two trees and wires were down on Bates Rd. by Belden Dr. Trees were also down  on Pochassic St, Union St, Lewellyn Dr, Russellville Rd, and Jefferson St. There was a tree down on a house on Broad St. Power lines were down on Bush St and Washington St. On Montgomery Rd the top half of a 40-50 feet tall, 2-3 feet diameter pine tree was snapped off.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-23 17:39:00 to 27-JUL-23 17:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST MANSFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In North Attleboro, there was a large tree down on power lines on Lindsay St.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-23 17:40:00 to 27-JUL-23 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATTLEBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.80K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Attleboro, a tree was down on wires on Berwick Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-23 15:12:00 to 27-JUL-23 15:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALDENVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Chicopee, a tree was down on Grattan St. Another tree was down at the intersection of Granby Rd and Springfield St.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-23 15:15:00 to 27-JUL-23 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH AGAWAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In West Springfield, multiple limbs were down on Park Ave.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-23 15:55:00 to 27-JUL-23 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Charlton, powerlines were down on Brookfield Rd near Osgood Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-23 16:56:00 to 27-JUL-23 16:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITINS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Uxbridge, a tree was down on wires at West River Rd and Hartford Ave.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-23 17:15:00 to 27-JUL-23 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOLLASTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Quincy, a tree was down blocking MBTA train tracks.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-23 17:39:00 to 27-JUL-23 17:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH ATTLEBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In North Attleboro, there was a tree down on Rt. 1 South.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-23 17:39:00 to 27-JUL-23 17:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATTLEBORO FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In North Attleboro, there was a tree down on Kelley Blvd.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-23 17:40:00 to 27-JUL-23 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATTLEBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Attleboro, a tree was down on wires near Mechanic St.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-23 14:56:00 to 27-JUL-23 14:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: (BAF)BARNES ARPT WST
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An ASOS at Westfield-Barned Airport (KBAF) reported a gust of 66 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-23 15:15:00 to 27-JUL-23 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATHOL JCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Springfield, a tree and wires were down on Victoria St. A tree was partially down on Plainfield St.

Lightning in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-23 15:15:00 to 27-JUL-23 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARMORY
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Springfield, lightning hit a pole on the roof of a college building, which is likely what started a fire there.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-23 15:44:00 to 27-JUL-23 15:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLD SPG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Belchertown, a tree was down on wires on East St.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-23 15:32:00 to 27-JUL-23 15:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: THREE RIVERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Palmer, a tree was down on power lines on Maple St at Maple Terrace.