MEDFORD, MASS. (WHDH) - Strong, fast-moving thunderstorms storms popped up across Massachusetts Tuesday, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Wind gusts of up to 60 mph sent trees crashing down on cars parked at a Colonial Nissan in Medford. An employee at the dealership said about 10 cars suffered shattered windshields, broken mirrors and body damage.
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The employee told 7News that the walls and windows at the dealership were shaking as the storm passed through. Several trees also fell along Route 16 in Medford, causing traffic delays during the evening commute.
About 12 trees fell across the city of Somerville, with some toppling down power lines. Several neighborhoods were left without power.
Police say they responded to reports of downed trees on Linden and Summer, Porter, Fellsway West, Edgar at Main Street, Preston Road, Highland Ave, Heath, and Grandview.
The stormy weather also hammered many areas across the North Shore, including Beverly, as large branches were sent crashing to the ground.
Quarter-size hail fell in some areas. Lightning strikes were also reported across the state.
Severe storm warnings were issued in many areas, including Norfolk, Suffolk, Middlesex, Plymouth and Essex counties.
Video of trees down in Somerville @BriEggers @WxManAJB @MattLeightonTV @AssignGuy @CourtSpinelliTV yes you can use and credit pic.twitter.com/m3jSAEr1SD
— Daniel Gerard (@DanDGerard) June 13, 2017
@BriEggers thunder storm in Beverly downed some large branches and one blocked the road near Lynch park. pic.twitter.com/g4RIZfBPvX
— jeff (@dcutter23) June 13, 2017
@BriEggers Hail in Somerville for a second pic.twitter.com/3i0ysgKYWH
— Daniel Gerard (@DanDGerard) June 13, 2017
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