Here Are the Craziest Photos and Videos of Today’s Storms We’ve Seen So Far
Boston is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m.
Photo courtesy of Jonathan Berk
Wild weather we’re having, huh? In addition to facing record-breaking heat, Boston, along with several counties across the state, is now under a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m.
Earlier this afternoon, people across Eastern Massachusetts saw a brief but powerful squall blow through the area. Around 4 p.m., Logan Airport enforced total ground stoppage due to the weather, delaying over 350 flights and cancelling over 60. Wind gusts of 74 miles per hour were measured at the airport, officially classifying the storms as severe.
That powerful wind resulted in some pretty intense damage to power lines and trees. Over 12,000 power outages were reported across the state this afternoon, with Gloucester, Somerville, Beverly, and Newton hit the hardest.
According to the Doppler, it looks like we’re not out of the woods yet, with the potential for more storms making their way toward the area throughout the evening. So, go hunker down at home, get cozy, and—maybe instead of going outside—check out these impressive photos and videos from this afternoon’s storm from the safety of your couch.
The severe storm kicked off with some very ominous skies.
The view from Seabrook Harbor. #NHwx pic.twitter.com/GDZT9fb4hc
— Ricky Firey (@NHSeacoast_WX) July 31, 2019
Storms ⛈ popping everywhere around #SouthBoston. pic.twitter.com/rI1rokAU2F
— Jonathan Berk (@berkie1) July 31, 2019
Then came the wind, hail, and lightning.
Wind and rain in Cambridge is scary right now! Major gusts just a short time ago. #WBZ pic.twitter.com/ol7SgRaSrm
— Kate Merrill (@KateMerrill) July 31, 2019
In Boston’s #Seaport right now. #7News @7News #microburst @NWSBoston pic.twitter.com/jsZEkjlTeV
— Brian Michael (@Brian_Mic) July 31, 2019
Little stormy in Winthrop right now pic.twitter.com/KgYQ3vfXFn
— Mark A (@AlibertiMark) July 31, 2019
Hailing in Savin Hill @universalhub @ericfisher pic.twitter.com/bejlPt6IKx
— Summer in the city (@PaulNuttingJr) July 31, 2019
Incredible photo from @pictureboston of lightning striking the Logan runway a short time ago. pic.twitter.com/85X6G4SSYg
— Marc Fortier (@MarcNBCBoston) July 31, 2019
.@ericfisher @NWSBoston storm from the 21st floor. pic.twitter.com/OxLhYPmQAQ
— Ryan Boehm (@RyanBoehm) July 31, 2019
It’s lit. pic.twitter.com/jYlPUmxIqY
— Gillette Stadium (@GilletteStadium) July 31, 2019
And then: the aftermath. Flooding, downed trees, and plenty of power outages.
Flooding conditions along #Route9 in #Wellesley, @AtwaterWCVB reports. We’re tracking the strong thunderstorms moving through the area with heavy rain, lightning and strong winds. https://t.co/z932pXIC2v #weather #mawx #thunderstorm pic.twitter.com/X0m6OXToak
Trains are stopped at Natick Center, tracks are flooding! #wbz #MAwx pic.twitter.com/9oi4sZBMAo
— Billy Domrose (@DomroseB) July 31, 2019
— WCVB-TV Boston (@WCVB) July 31, 2019
Trees down on broadway in Somerville from storm #7news pic.twitter.com/h0yeTQAWL2
— Steve Cooper (@scooperon7) July 31, 2019
The silver lining in this rain cloud? Baseball fans, rejoice: the game is still on for tonight! But you might want to consider bringing a change of socks.
#FenwayPark looks a little bit wet! #RedSox #Rays still a go for later tonight. #MAwx #WCVBstorm pic.twitter.com/6aDZ4Vg4VB
— WCVB-TV Boston (@WCVB) July 31, 2019
