Strong Wind — Western Franklin, Massachusetts

2020-02-07 · Western Franklin, Massachusetts

Event narrative

In Hawley at 415 PM EST, a tree was reported down on Route 8A. Based on surrounding data, winds were estimated to be gusting to 50 mph.

Wider weather episode

Powerful low pressure moved from eastern Pennsylvania across central Connecticut and central Massachusetts on February 7, 2020. A southerly jet of 85 to 95 mph was just above the surface at 925 mb. Damaging winds occurred across much of eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island with some damage reported farther to the west. There were widespread power outages and numerous trees down, some falling on homes and vehicles. Late in the evening, as of 11 PM, more than 66,000 residents remained without power.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 875226. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.