Thunderstorm, Lightning, Wind Reports: Feb. 18
February 18, 2011 10:19 PM
Lightning strikes behind trees in Easton. (credit: Michele from Easton)
BOSTON (CBS) – The WBZ weather team tracks the thunderstorm damage reports across Massachusetts with the help of the Skywarn Weather Spotter Network:
Measured Wind Gust Reports (40 MPH or Greater):
- 836 PM: Milton (Blue Hill): 61 MPH
- 847 PM: Auburn: 43 MPH
- 849 PM: Quincy: 44 MPH
- 852 PM: Worcester: 57 MPH
- 854 PM: Brookline: 47 MPH
- 901 PM: Taunton: 46 MPH
- 902 PM: Rockport: 42 MPH
- 903 PM: East Bridgewater: 41 MPH
- 905 PM: Scituate: 42 MPH
- 909 PM: Quincy: 52 MPH
Wind Damage Reports:
- 920 PM: Boston: One tree down blocking one half of one street
- 926 PM: Wenham: Tree Down by the Audobon Society Half of Cherry Street in Wenham is blocked by a fallen tree between Monument Street and Topsfield Road.
- 950 PM: Duxbury: Tree Down through the roof/second floor of a house on 10 South Street
Lightning Damage Report:
- 926 PM: Jet Blue flight struck by lightning while arriving at Logan Airport
Hail Report:
- 945 PM: West Island – Fairhaven: Nickel Sized Hail for 1 minute duration from a storm moving rapidly through that area
You can email the WBZ-TV weather team your damage reports at weather@wbztv.com.
