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Channel 12 News Clip about explosions heard in the area that was attributed to a small quake of 2.5 magnitude in April 2005. http://www.westislandweather.com/

A cluster of strong storms formed off Long Island and headed directly east towards Block Island and Buzzards Bay. The cooling effect of the 64 degree water caused the cluster of thunderstorms to lose it's punch. Only a few sprinkles and rumbles of thunder about 830PM could be heard out in the distance as the remnants passed through uneventfully.http://www.westislandweather.com/

Lightning event from West Island Weather Station SkyCam looking east into Buzzards Bay 11:12 pm Wed June 8, 2011. The fast moving cell brought vivid lightning, 35 mph wind gusts, and some badly needed rain .20 inches. The most rain that has fallen since May 23, 2011. A couple of weeks ago. NWS Report: Wednesday Evening through early Thursday Morning brought severe weather to portions of Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Northern Connecticut. The most significant damage is in the East Providence/North Providence/Providence/Cranston RI area where many trees and wires are down and roofs were reported blown off of structures. The Fox Point Hurricane Barrier reported a wind gust of 77 MPH at 212 AM.

http://www.westislandweather.com/ Lightning event from West Island Weather Station SkyCam looking east into Buzzards Bay 11:12 pm Wed June 8, 2011. The fast moving cell brought vivid lightning, 35 mph wind gusts, and some badly needed rain .20 inches. The most rain that has fallen since May 23, 2011. A couple of weeks ago. Robert Macedo Report / Wednesday Evening through early Thursday Morning brought severe weather to portions of Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Northern Connecticut. The most significant damage is in the East Providence/North Providence/Providence/Cranston RI area where many trees and wires are down and roofs were reported blown off of structures. The Fox Point Hurricane Barrier reported a wind gust of 77 MPH at 212 AM. http://www.westislandweather.com/ http://www.westislandweather.com/

A sudden thunderstorm delivered torrential rain and vivid lightning to the area on Friday morning July 8, 2011. At 9:50AM a blinding heavy rain quickly flooded low lying streets leaving cars stranded in water up to 2 feet. A fire was reported at 38 Hedge St Fairhaven and may have been from a lightning strike to a shed. A peak wind gust of 51 MPH was recorded at 9:47AM and total rain fall was 1.38 inches in 45 minutes at West Island. SKYWARN / NWS investigating isolated pocket in East Fhvn near Mill Rd/ Price St - Comcast - est wind gusts to near hurricane force 70mph+ w/ tree damage etc.This Composite Radar snapshot illustrates the intensity of the thunderstorm just minutes before an apparent microburst downed several trees in Fairhaven. A wind gust of 51 MPH was recorded at The West Island Weather Station at 947 AM. Sconticut Neck Plaza and the fire station were only a few hundred yards away from the epicenter, which had estimated wind gusts to near hurricane force. Note the deep purplish color (a common signature for an imminent micro burst) over Fairhaven Center indicating severe and dangerous weather overhead.

A severe thunderstorm entered South Coast Ma late this afternoon (clip taken at 7:23PM) and caused some isolated flooding in New Bedford. Pea-sized hail was reported at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. Town of Wareham Rt 6 Cranberry Highway flooded in certain areas - 99 Restaurant/Wal-Mart. West Island had 1.70 inches of rain with a wind gust of 22 MPH.

A severe thunderstorm entered South Coast Ma late this afternoon and caused some isolated flooding in New Bedford Town of Wareham Rt 6 Cranberry Highway flooded in certain areas - 99 Restaurant/Wal-Mart. No serious injuries or damage was reported. West Island had 1.70 inches of rain with a 22MPH wind gust

A Dramatic cloud formation ahead of a dangerous lightning storm. Beach goers were asked to seek shelter at the causeway. The top half of a pole at the end of Winsegansett Heights was blown off by lightning strike. * AT 1056 AM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR PEMBROKE...OR 10 MILES NORTHWEST OF PLYMOUTH...AND WAS MOVING EAST AT 30 MPH.

A dramatic cloud formation looms overhead as a dangerous lightning storm is just minutes away. Bathers at the beach at Causeway Road quickly evacuated as the surprise storm approached with little warning. * AT 1056 AM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR PEMBROKE...OR 10 MILES NORTHWEST OF PLYMOUTH...AND WAS MOVING EAST AT 30 MPH.

The top half of a pole at the end of Winsegansett Heights Fairhaven, MA was blown off by a lightning strike. * AT 1056 AM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR PEMBROKE...OR 10 MILES NORTHWEST OF PLYMOUTH...AND WAS MOVING EAST AT 30 MPH

Dramatic cloud formation ahead of dangerous lightning storm. * AT 1056 AM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR PEMBROKE...OR 10 MILES NORTHWEST OF PLYMOUTH...AND WAS MOVING EAST AT 30 MPH.

Dramatic cloud formation ahead of dangerous lightning storm. * AT 1056 AM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR PEMBROKE...OR 10 MILES NORTHWEST OF PLYMOUTH...AND WAS MOVING EAST AT 30 MPH.