Thunderstorm Wind in Berkshire County, Massachusetts

Thunderstorm Wind May 3, 2025 · Berkshire County, Massachusetts

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

An amateur radio operator reported downed trees blocking Bailey Road in Lanesborough.

The wider storm

A slow moving cold front was the causing factor of showers and early afternoon thunderstorms across western Massachusetts on Saturday, May 3, 2025. A couple of these thunderstorms became severe in strength, inflicting wind damage to trees in Berkshire County. A few reports were conveyed to NWS Albany of downed trees blocking roadways and causing temporary closures.

Began near Lanesborough (42.5401, -73.2300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1260531. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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