Southerly flow brought elevated dewpoints in the 70s to southern New England leading to a heat advisory. All the heat and humidity led to good instability which, along with forcing from a strong mid level jet produced severe storms in Massachusetts and Connecticut and some flash flooding in Massachusetts.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 16:30:00 to 08-SEP-23 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HATFIELD STATION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Hatfield, there were wires down on Elm St.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 14:11:00 to 08-SEP-23 14:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST BOXFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Boxford, numerous trees and wires were down on various streets with one tree down on the roof of the fire station.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 14:15:00 to 08-SEP-23 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROWLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Rowley, there were trees down on several streets.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 14:40:00 to 08-SEP-23 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH BERNARDSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.80K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Bernardston, there was a tree and power lines down on Brattleboro Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 16:30:00 to 08-SEP-23 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTHAMPTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Northampton, there were wires down on Jackson St.

Hail in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 16:36:00 to 08-SEP-23 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTHAMPTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Northampton, there was a report of 0.75 inch hail.

Hail in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 14:00:00 to 08-SEP-23 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHAWSHEEN VLG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In Andover, there was 1 inch hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 16:32:00 to 08-SEP-23 16:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLEMONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Charlemont, there was a tree and wires down on Mountain Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 16:45:00 to 08-SEP-23 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

In Granville, there was a tree and wires down on Granby Rd.

Lightning in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 16:57:00 to 08-SEP-23 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMHERST
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

In Amherst, there was a tree down due to lightning on Meadow St.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 17:15:00 to 08-SEP-23 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILL VLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Westhampton, large tree limbs were broken and shingles were blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 17:25:00 to 08-SEP-23 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIMFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Brimfield, there was a tree down on Warren Rd.

Hail in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 18:21:00 to 08-SEP-23 18:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: STERLING
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In Sterling, there was 1 inch hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 17:00:00 to 08-SEP-23 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNDERLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Sunderland, there was a tree down on North Silver Ln.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 17:10:00 to 08-SEP-23 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST FARMS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

In Northampton, there was a tree down on a car on Sylvester Rd. A person was trapped but not injured.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 17:20:00 to 08-SEP-23 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HATFIELD STATION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

In Hatfield, a tree was uprooted and wires were down on Dwight St.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 17:50:00 to 08-SEP-23 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARDWICK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Hardwick, there were numerous trees and wires down on Old Greenwich Plains Rd.

Flash Flood in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 17:54:00 to 08-SEP-23 18:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH HADLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Amherst, a river was overflowing and there was basement flooding.

Flash Flood in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 17:57:00 to 08-SEP-23 18:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH HADLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Amherst, there was reported street flooding with vehicles stranded.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 13:17:00 to 08-SEP-23 13:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTBOROUGH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Westborough, there was a tree down on a house on West Main St.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 13:25:00 to 08-SEP-23 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST ACTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In Acton, there were multiple trees down along Central St, Windsor Ave, Prospect St, and Main St.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 13:25:00 to 08-SEP-23 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST ACTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In Acton, multiple trees were down with 12+ inch diameter at Tuttle Dr and Lothrop Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 13:37:00 to 08-SEP-23 13:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONCORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Concord, there were numerous trees down across town.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 13:53:00 to 08-SEP-23 13:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOWELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Lowell, wires were down on Lowell St.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 14:02:00 to 08-SEP-23 14:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH MIDDLETON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Peabody, there were a tree and wires down on Hamilton Rd and a tree on a vehicle on Lexington Ave.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 13:15:00 to 08-SEP-23 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILKINSONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Sutton, a tree was down across Blackstone St.

Lightning in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 13:15:00 to 08-SEP-23 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLBURY
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Millbury there was a house fire on Stone Rd due to lightning.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 13:30:00 to 08-SEP-23 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOLTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

In Bolton, 5-6 trees were snapped in a straight line along Rt 117/Main St.

Hail in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 12:57:00 to 08-SEP-23 12:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST BROOKFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In West Brookfield, there was quarter size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 12:19:00 to 08-SEP-23 12:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST BOXFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

In Boxford, there were trees and wires down on several streets.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 13:00:00 to 08-SEP-23 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST DUDLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

In Dudley, there was a large tree down on Blackmere Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 13:13:00 to 08-SEP-23 13:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Millbury, there were trees down on Riverlin St.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 13:35:00 to 08-SEP-23 13:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARLISLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Carlisle, there was a tree blocking Rutland St.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 17:15:00 to 08-SEP-23 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTHAMPTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Westhampton, there was a tree down on wires on Easthampton Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 13:40:00 to 08-SEP-23 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST CHELMSFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Chelmsford, numerous trees were down and snapped. Straight line SW to NE after the heavy rainfall.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 14:00:00 to 08-SEP-23 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTLANDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In Lowell, there were wires down on Monadnock Ave.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-23 13:40:00 to 08-SEP-23 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ACTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In Acton, there were 2 trees down on Newtown Rd.