Thunderstorm Wind — Hampden, Massachusetts

2023-07-27 · near Mundale, Hampden, Massachusetts

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1114469. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.