Hail Map for Chester, MA

The Chester, MA area has had 5 reports of on-the-ground hail by trained spotters, and has been under severe weather warnings 20 times during the past 12 months. Doppler radar has detected hail at or near Chester, MA on 18 occasions, including 1 occasion during the past year.

Name: Chester, MA
Where Located: 61 miles SE of Schenectady, NY
Map: Google Map for Chester, MA
Population: 627
Housing Units: 285
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Hail and Wind Damage Spotted near Chester, MA

Date / Time Report Details
9/7/2023 9:15 PM EDT Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 w worthington. tree down on powerlines near old north rd in worthington. relayed by amateur radi in hampshire county MA, 9.3 miles S of Chester, MA
9/7/2023 9:15 PM EDT Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 w worthington. tree down on powerlines near old north rd in worthington. relayed by amateur radi in hampshire county MA, 9.3 miles S of Chester, MA
9/7/2023 9:03 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 9/7/2023 9:32 PM EDT At 902 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near berlin to near east windsor to near blandford, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated. these storms have a history of producing downed trees in richmond and pittsfield, ma as of 845 pm). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/29/2023 5:11 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/30/2023 1:38 AM EDT At 510 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near cheshire, or near pittsfield, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
7/27/2023 4:19 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/27/2023 4:21 PM EDT At 417 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over ludlow, or near springfield, moving east at 35 mph (trained weather spotters that these storms have resulted in wind damage. this is particularly true in the westfield area where the asos recorded a 66 mph wind gusts as the storms moved across the region). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, worcester, springfield, chicopee, enfield, westfield, holyoke, amherst, northampton, agawam, west springfield, ludlow, south hadley, holden, webster, southbridge, auburn, easthampton, longmeadow, suffield and east longmeadow. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 75 in wind threat, observed max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/27/2023 4:19 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/27/2023 4:22 PM EDT At 417 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over ludlow, or near springfield, moving east at 35 mph (trained weather spotters that these storms have resulted in wind damage. this is particularly true in the westfield area where the asos recorded a 66 mph wind gusts as the storms moved across the region). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, worcester, springfield, chicopee, enfield, westfield, holyoke, amherst, northampton, agawam, west springfield, ludlow, south hadley, holden, webster, southbridge, auburn, easthampton, longmeadow, suffield and east longmeadow. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 75 in wind threat, observed max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/27/2023 4:03 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/27/2023 4:05 PM EDT At 400 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over west springfield, moving east at 35 mph (the westfield asos just reported a wind gusts of 66 mph. these are dangerous storms that will produced wind damage). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to trees and power lines
7/27/2023 4:03 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/27/2023 4:05 PM EDT At 400 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over west springfield, moving east at 35 mph (the westfield asos just reported a wind gusts of 66 mph. these are dangerous storms that will produced wind damage). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to trees and power lines
7/27/2023 3:53 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/27/2023 3:58 PM EDT At 352 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over westfield, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, springfield, chicopee, enfield, westfield, holyoke, northampton, agawam, west springfield, south hadley, easthampton, longmeadow, suffield, east longmeadow, granby, southwick, southampton, hadley, east granby, hatfield and huntington.
7/27/2023 3:53 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/27/2023 3:58 PM EDT At 352 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over westfield, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, springfield, chicopee, enfield, westfield, holyoke, northampton, agawam, west springfield, south hadley, easthampton, longmeadow, suffield, east longmeadow, granby, southwick, southampton, hadley, east granby, hatfield and huntington.
7/27/2023 3:41 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/27/2023 3:46 PM EDT At 341 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near blandford, or 8 miles west of westfield, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, springfield, chicopee, enfield, westfield, holyoke, northampton, agawam, west springfield, south hadley, easthampton, longmeadow, suffield, east longmeadow, granby, southwick, southampton, hadley, east granby, hatfield and huntington.
7/27/2023 3:41 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/27/2023 3:46 PM EDT At 341 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near blandford, or 8 miles west of westfield, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, springfield, chicopee, enfield, westfield, holyoke, northampton, agawam, west springfield, south hadley, easthampton, longmeadow, suffield, east longmeadow, granby, southwick, southampton, hadley, east granby, hatfield and huntington.
7/27/2023 3:36 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/27/2023 3:41 PM EDT At 335 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near tolland, or 11 miles west of westfield, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, springfield, chicopee, enfield, westfield, holyoke, northampton, agawam, west springfield, south hadley, easthampton, longmeadow, suffield, east longmeadow, granby, southwick, southampton, hadley, east granby, hatfield and huntington. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/27/2023 3:36 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/27/2023 3:40 PM EDT At 335 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near tolland, or 11 miles west of westfield, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, springfield, chicopee, enfield, westfield, holyoke, northampton, agawam, west springfield, south hadley, easthampton, longmeadow, suffield, east longmeadow, granby, southwick, southampton, hadley, east granby, hatfield and huntington. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/27/2023 3:21 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/27/2023 3:27 PM EDT At 320 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near sandisfield, or 8 miles southeast of great barrington, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, springfield, chicopee, enfield, westfield, holyoke, northampton, agawam, west springfield, south hadley, easthampton, longmeadow, suffield, east longmeadow, granby, southwick, southampton, hadley, east granby, hatfield and huntington. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/27/2023 3:21 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/27/2023 3:27 PM EDT At 320 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near sandisfield, or 8 miles southeast of great barrington, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, springfield, chicopee, enfield, westfield, holyoke, northampton, agawam, west springfield, south hadley, easthampton, longmeadow, suffield, east longmeadow, granby, southwick, southampton, hadley, east granby, hatfield and huntington. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/27/2023 3:10 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/27/2023 3:14 PM EDT At 309 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over sheffield, or near great barrington, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to trees and power lines
7/27/2023 3:10 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/27/2023 3:14 PM EDT At 309 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over sheffield, or near great barrington, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to trees and power lines
7/13/2023 10:09 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/14/2023 8:48 AM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for southern hampshire and northwestern hampden counties will expire at 1015 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
7/13/2023 9:51 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/13/2023 10:13 PM EDT At 950 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over southampton, or near holyoke, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, springfield, chicopee, westfield, holyoke, amherst, northampton, west springfield, ludlow, south hadley, easthampton, belchertown, wilbraham, palmer, southwick, granby, southampton, hadley, hatfield, huntington and russell. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/13/2023 9:15 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/13/2023 9:29 PM EDT At 914 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near sandisfield, or 7 miles east of great barrington, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to trees and power lines
6/26/2023 6:51 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 6/27/2023 4:23 AM EDT At 649 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near blandford, or 10 miles west of westfield, moving north at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Minor hail damage to vehicles is possible.
9/22/2022 6:48 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 11/19/2022 10:41 AM EDT At 647 am edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near chester to near tolland, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines. minor hail damage to vehicles is possible. severe thunderstorms will be near, chester, blandford and middlefield around 655 am edt. montgomery around 705 am edt. huntington around 710 am edt. granby, westhampton, granville and chesterfield around 715 am edt. southampton and russell around 720 am edt. easthampton and southwick around 725 am edt. northampton and williamsburg around 730 am edt. westfield and agawam around 735 am edt. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
9/22/2022 6:48 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 11/19/2022 10:42 AM EDT At 647 am edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near chester to near tolland, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines. minor hail damage to vehicles is possible. severe thunderstorms will be near, chester, blandford and middlefield around 655 am edt. montgomery around 705 am edt. huntington around 710 am edt. granby, westhampton, granville and chesterfield around 715 am edt. southampton and russell around 720 am edt. easthampton and southwick around 725 am edt. northampton and williamsburg around 730 am edt. westfield and agawam around 735 am edt. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
9/13/2022 6:42 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 11/19/2022 9:33 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for southwestern hampshire and northwestern hampden counties will expire at 645 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however small hail and gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
9/13/2022 5:55 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 11/19/2022 9:40 PM EDT At 555 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over chester, or 14 miles northwest of westfield, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines. minor hail damage to vehicles is possible. Locations impacted include, holyoke, northampton, south hadley, easthampton, southampton, hadley, hatfield, williamsburg, huntington, russell, westhampton, whately, chester, blandford, chesterfield, worthington, goshen, montgomery and middlefield.
9/13/2022 5:43 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 11/19/2022 9:41 PM EDT At 543 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near otis, or 13 miles east of great barrington, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Minor hail damage to vehicles is possible.
7/12/2022 5:52 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/12/2022 6:01 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for hampshire and hampden counties will expire at 600 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with these thunderstorms.
7/12/2022 5:33 PM EDT Unknown equipment used to measur in berkshire county MA, 7.5 miles NE of Chester, MA
7/12/2022 5:26 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/12/2022 5:37 PM EDT At 525 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from greenfield to near norfolk, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated. amateur radio reported several trees down in lenox, ma). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines. minor hail damage to vehicles is possible. locations impacted include, springfield, chicopee, westfield, holyoke, amherst, northampton, agawam, west springfield, ludlow, south hadley, easthampton, longmeadow, east longmeadow, belchertown, wilbraham, palmer, ware, southwick, monson and granby. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, observed max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/12/2022 5:05 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/12/2022 5:11 PM EDT At 505 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from hawley to near millerton, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Minor hail damage to vehicles is possible.
7/2/2022 4:34 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/2/2022 4:37 PM EDT At 434 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over becket, or 13 miles southeast of pittsfield, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Minor hail damage to vehicles is possible.
5/22/2022 6:56 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 5/22/2022 7:04 PM EDT At 655 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near becket, or 7 miles southeast of pittsfield, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Minor hail damage to vehicles is possible.
5/16/2022 6:10 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 5/16/2022 6:31 PM EDT At 610 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over east granby, or near windsor, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, hartford, new britain, west hartford, bristol, manchester, east hartford, enfield, southington, westfield, glastonbury, newington, windsor, agawam, west springfield, wethersfield, south windsor, farmington, simsbury, bloomfield and berlin. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
5/16/2022 6:10 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 5/16/2022 6:31 PM EDT At 610 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over east granby, or near windsor, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, hartford, new britain, west hartford, bristol, manchester, east hartford, enfield, southington, westfield, glastonbury, newington, windsor, agawam, west springfield, wethersfield, south windsor, farmington, simsbury, bloomfield and berlin. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
5/16/2022 5:46 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 5/16/2022 6:13 PM EDT At 546 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over new hartford center, or 7 miles northeast of torrington, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, hartford, new britain, west hartford, bristol, manchester, east hartford, enfield, southington, westfield, glastonbury, newington, windsor, northampton, agawam, west springfield, wethersfield, south windsor, farmington, simsbury and bloomfield. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
5/16/2022 5:46 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 5/16/2022 6:12 PM EDT At 546 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over new hartford center, or 7 miles northeast of torrington, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to trees and power lines. locations impacted include, hartford, new britain, west hartford, bristol, manchester, east hartford, enfield, southington, westfield, glastonbury, newington, windsor, northampton, agawam, west springfield, wethersfield, south windsor, farmington, simsbury and bloomfield. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
5/16/2022 5:35 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 5/16/2022 5:59 PM EDT At 534 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over torrington, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
5/16/2022 5:35 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 5/16/2022 5:59 PM EDT At 534 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over torrington, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
3/7/2022 9:24 PM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 3/7/2022 9:32 PM EST The severe thunderstorm warning for northwestern tolland, northwestern worcester, hampshire, franklin and hampden counties will expire at 930 pm est, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with these thunderstorms.
3/7/2022 9:24 PM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 3/7/2022 9:32 PM EST The severe thunderstorm warning for northwestern tolland, northwestern worcester, hampshire, franklin and hampden counties will expire at 930 pm est, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with these thunderstorms.
3/7/2022 9:23 PM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 3/7/2022 9:33 PM EST At 923 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from nelson to near whately to near norfolk, moving east at 75 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
3/7/2022 8:47 PM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 3/7/2022 8:59 PM EST At 847 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of townshend to williamstown to catskill, moving east at 70 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
3/7/2022 8:47 PM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 3/7/2022 8:59 PM EST At 847 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of townshend to williamstown to catskill, moving east at 70 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
11/12/2021 11:53 AM EST Tree and wires down on bancroft road in berkshire county MA, 3 miles E of Chester, MA
8/12/2021 5:02 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 12/27/2021 5:36 PM EDT At 502 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near middlefield, or 16 miles southeast of pittsfield, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
7/27/2021 6:26 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 1/8/2022 7:02 AM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for northern hartford, hampshire, south central franklin and hampden counties will expire at 630 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with these thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1000 pm edt for northern connecticut, and western massachusetts.
7/27/2021 6:26 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 1/8/2022 7:02 AM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for northern hartford, hampshire, south central franklin and hampden counties will expire at 630 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with these thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1000 pm edt for northern connecticut, and western massachusetts.
7/27/2021 6:11 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 1/8/2022 7:12 AM EDT At 610 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near cummington to near montgomery to near tolland, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines. minor hail damage to vehicles is possible. Locations impacted include, springfield, chicopee, enfield, westfield, holyoke, amherst, northampton, agawam, west springfield, ludlow, south hadley, easthampton, longmeadow, suffield, east longmeadow, belchertown, wilbraham, windsor locks, somers and east windsor.
7/27/2021 6:11 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 1/8/2022 7:12 AM EDT At 610 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near cummington to near montgomery to near tolland, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines. minor hail damage to vehicles is possible. Locations impacted include, springfield, chicopee, enfield, westfield, holyoke, amherst, northampton, agawam, west springfield, ludlow, south hadley, easthampton, longmeadow, suffield, east longmeadow, belchertown, wilbraham, windsor locks, somers and east windsor.
7/27/2021 5:34 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 1/8/2022 7:14 AM EDT At 534 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near cheshire to near lee to sheffield, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Minor hail damage to vehicles is possible.
7/27/2021 5:34 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 1/8/2022 7:14 AM EDT At 534 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near cheshire to near lee to sheffield, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Minor hail damage to vehicles is possible.
7/6/2021 5:14 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 1/12/2022 12:00 PM EDT At 513 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over southampton, or near westfield, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, springfield, chicopee, westfield, holyoke, amherst, northampton, west springfield, ludlow, south hadley, easthampton, belchertown, wilbraham, palmer, ware, monson, granby, southampton, hadley, hardwick and huntington.
7/6/2021 4:53 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 1/12/2022 12:19 PM EDT At 453 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over chester, or 14 miles northwest of westfield, moving east at 30 mph. this is a dangerous storm (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Expect considerable damage to trees and power lines. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. minor hail damage to vehicles is possible. Locations impacted include, springfield, chicopee, westfield, holyoke, amherst, northampton, west springfield, ludlow, south hadley, easthampton, belchertown, wilbraham, palmer, ware, monson, granby, southampton, hadley, hardwick and huntington.
7/6/2021 4:51 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 1/12/2022 12:20 PM EDT At 451 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near chester, or 15 miles northwest of westfield, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Minor hail damage to vehicles is possible.
7/6/2021 4:47 PM EDT Several trees down. time estimated by rada in berkshire county MA, 4.1 miles E of Chester, MA
7/6/2021 4:46 PM EDT Several trees down. time estimated by rada in berkshire county MA, 6 miles NE of Chester, MA
7/6/2021 3:51 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 1/12/2022 1:10 PM EDT At 350 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over goshen, or 12 miles northwest of northampton, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, chicopee, holyoke, amherst, northampton, deerfield, south hadley, easthampton, montague, granby, southampton, hadley, sunderland, hatfield, williamsburg, huntington, buckland, conway, shelburne, leverett and shutesbury.
7/6/2021 3:12 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 1/12/2022 1:32 PM EDT At 311 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near cheshire, or 8 miles east of pittsfield, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. expect damage to trees and power lines
6/30/2021 4:18 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 1/13/2022 3:55 AM EDT At 418 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over middlefield, or 15 miles west of northampton, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines. minor hail damage to vehicles is possible. Locations impacted include, holyoke, northampton, deerfield, south hadley, easthampton, southampton, hadley, sunderland, hatfield, williamsburg, huntington, conway, ashfield, westhampton, whately, chester, chesterfield, worthington, goshen and cummington.
6/30/2021 4:10 PM EDT Several large trees down along route in berkshire county MA, 7.1 miles SE of Chester, MA
6/30/2021 4:09 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 1/13/2022 4:07 AM EDT At 408 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over becket, or 10 miles southeast of pittsfield, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail. Expect considerable damage to trees and power lines. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. minor hail damage to vehicles is possible. Locations impacted include, chicopee, holyoke, northampton, deerfield, south hadley, easthampton, southampton, hadley, sunderland, hatfield, williamsburg, huntington, conway, ashfield, westhampton, whately, chester, blandford, chesterfield and worthington.
6/30/2021 3:52 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 1/13/2022 4:10 AM EDT At 352 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near lenox, or near pittsfield, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts. Large hail may injure people caught outdoors. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect considerable damage to trees and power lines. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, chicopee, westfield, holyoke, northampton, west springfield, deerfield, south hadley, easthampton, southampton, hadley, sunderland, hatfield, williamsburg, huntington, conway, russell, ashfield, westhampton, whately and chester.
6/30/2021 3:48 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 1/13/2022 4:25 AM EDT At 347 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over lenox, or near pittsfield, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Minor hail damage to vehicles is possible.
6/29/2021 6:05 PM EDT Trees dow in berkshire county MA, 5.9 miles ESE of Chester, MA
10/7/2020 4:52 PM EDT Summit street at west street - tree and wires down in hampshire county MA, 9.6 miles SSW of Chester, MA
10/7/2020 4:42 PM EDT 24 old main road - tree and wires down in hampshire county MA, 9.6 miles SSW of Chester, MA
10/7/2020 4:42 PM EDT 24 old main road - tree and wires down in hampshire county MA, 9.6 miles SSW of Chester, MA
10/7/2020 4:42 PM EDT 24 old main road - tree and wires down in hampshire county MA, 9.6 miles SSW of Chester, MA
10/7/2020 4:38 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 10/7/2020 4:41 PM EDT At 438 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near east windsor to near austerlitz, moving east at 65 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
8/2/2020 7:20 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 8/2/2020 7:23 PM EDT At 719 pm edt, a confirmed tornado was located over blandford, or 9 miles west of westfield, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar confirmed tornado). Hazards include damaging tornado and quarter size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this tornado will be near, russell around 730 pm edt. montgomery around 735 pm edt. huntington and westhampton around 745 pm edt. southampton around 750 pm edt. easthampton around 755 pm edt. Northampton around 800 pm edt.
8/2/2020 6:55 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 8/2/2020 6:58 PM EDT At 655 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over sandisfield, or 15 miles southeast of great barrington, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and quarter size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, tolland around 705 pm edt. blandford around 720 pm edt. russell around 725 pm edt. Southampton, huntington, westhampton, chester, montgomery and middlefield around 730 pm edt.
8/2/2020 6:46 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 8/2/2020 6:49 PM EDT At 644 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over sandisfield, or 13 miles southeast of great barrington, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated. this storm has a history of producing wind damage in the sharon and canaan, ct area). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Minor hail damage to vehicles is possible.
8/2/2020 6:46 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 8/2/2020 6:49 PM EDT At 644 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over sandisfield, or 13 miles southeast of great barrington, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated. this storm has a history of producing wind damage in the sharon and canaan, ct area). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Minor hail damage to vehicles is possible.
7/13/2020 8:50 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/13/2020 8:53 PM EDT At 847 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over blandford, or 11 miles west of westfield, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated. also, there were reports of power lines down in monterey, massachusetts at around 810 pm). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines. minor hail damage to vehicles is possible. Locations impacted include, chicopee, westfield, holyoke, agawam, west springfield, south hadley, easthampton, southwick, southampton, huntington, russell, westhampton, granville, chester, blandford, montgomery and tolland.
7/13/2020 8:35 PM EDT Window broken due to flying debris in berkshire county MA, 7.5 miles NE of Chester, MA
7/13/2020 8:31 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/13/2020 8:34 PM EDT At 830 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over otis, or 13 miles east of great barrington, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Minor hail damage to vehicles is possible.
5/15/2020 7:35 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 5/15/2020 7:38 PM EDT At 735 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near otis, or 16 miles east of great barrington, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines. minor hail damage to vehicles is possible. Locations impacted include, springfield, chicopee, enfield, westfield, holyoke, amherst, northampton, agawam, west springfield, ludlow, south hadley, easthampton, longmeadow, suffield, east longmeadow, belchertown, southwick, granby, southampton and hadley.
5/15/2020 7:26 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 5/15/2020 7:29 PM EDT At 726 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over lee, or 9 miles northeast of great barrington, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, springfield, chicopee, enfield, westfield, holyoke, amherst, northampton, agawam, west springfield, ludlow, south hadley, easthampton, longmeadow, suffield, east longmeadow, belchertown, southwick, granby, southampton and hadley.
5/15/2020 7:17 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 5/15/2020 7:20 PM EDT At 717 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near great barrington, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
8/21/2019 6:40 PM EDT Tree down in becke in berkshire county MA, 5.9 miles ESE of Chester, MA
8/21/2019 6:34 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 8/21/2019 6:37 PM EDT At 634 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near east windsor to falls village, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
8/21/2019 6:34 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 8/21/2019 6:37 PM EDT At 634 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near east windsor to falls village, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
8/8/2019 6:55 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 8/8/2019 6:58 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for hampshire, franklin and western hampden counties will expire at 700 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible behind the line of thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until midnight edt for western massachusetts. remember, a severe thunderstorm warning still remains in effect for eastern franklin county ma until 730 pm.
8/8/2019 6:33 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 8/8/2019 6:36 PM EDT At 631 pm edt, a line of severe thunderstorms continued to progress east at 40 mph across western massachusetts. already trained weather spotters have reported wind gusts as high as 63 mph at west stockbridge ma and 55 mph at cheshire ma with accompanying reports of downed tree and tree limbs as well as power lines (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, westfield, holyoke, amherst, northampton, agawam, west springfield, greenfield, deerfield, south hadley, easthampton, monroe, southwick, montague, southampton, hadley, sunderland, hatfield, northfield, williamsburg and huntington.
8/8/2019 6:29 PM EDT Relayed report of trees/wires down on several streets. also gust to 55 mph recorded at a private backyard weather station in hampden county MA, 0.4 miles N of Chester, MA
8/8/2019 6:26 PM EDT Private backyard weather station in hampden county MA, 1.8 miles N of Chester, MA
8/8/2019 6:08 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 8/8/2019 6:11 PM EDT At 605 pm edt, a north to south line of severe thunderstorms across berkshire county ma, from williamstown down south to sheffield, was moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
8/7/2019 6:36 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 8/7/2019 6:39 PM EDT At 625 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near chesterfield to near montgomery, moving east at 25 mph. a wind gust to 43 mph was recently reported in chester (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to trees and power lines. these severe storms will be near, chesterfield and goshen around 630 pm edt. Easthampton, southampton, hatfield, williamsburg, conway, ashfield, westhampton and whately around 645 pm edt.
8/7/2019 6:25 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 8/7/2019 6:29 PM EDT At 625 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near chesterfield to near montgomery, moving east at 25 mph. a wind gust to 43 mph was recently reported in chester (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to trees and power lines. these severe storms will be near, chesterfield and goshen around 630 pm edt. Easthampton, southampton, hatfield, williamsburg, conway, ashfield, westhampton and whately around 645 pm edt.
8/7/2019 6:18 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 8/7/2019 6:21 PM EDT At 618 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from worthington to blandford, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to trees and power lines. these severe storms will be near, huntington around 625 pm edt. chesterfield and goshen around 630 pm edt. montgomery around 635 pm edt. Easthampton, southampton, hatfield, williamsburg, conway, ashfield, westhampton and whately around 645 pm edt.
8/7/2019 6:00 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 8/7/2019 6:03 PM EDT At 600 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near middlefield to near tolland, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to trees and power lines. severe thunderstorms will be near, cummington and east windsor around 615 pm edt. goshen around 620 pm edt. russell and plainfield around 625 pm edt. montgomery around 630 pm edt. ashfield, chester and middlefield around 635 pm edt. huntington around 640 pm edt. Buckland, chesterfield and worthington around 645 pm edt.
7/17/2019 3:37 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/17/2019 3:40 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for southwestern hampshire and northwestern hampden counties will expire at 345 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. heavy rain is still possible with these thunderstorms. another severe thunderstorm was approaching berkshire county and could reach hampshire and hampden counties around 415 pm. stay tuned for possible warnings. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1000 pm edt for western massachusetts. &&.
7/17/2019 3:14 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/17/2019 3:17 PM EDT At 314 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near chesterfield to chester to near otis, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to trees and power lines. these severe storms will be near, chesterfield around 320 pm edt. huntington around 325 pm edt. montgomery around 330 pm edt. southampton and westhampton around 335 pm edt. northampton and russell around 340 pm edt. Westfield, holyoke and easthampton around 345 pm edt.
7/17/2019 2:44 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/17/2019 2:47 PM EDT At 244 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles east of pittsfield to near becket to near lee, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to trees and power lines. severe thunderstorms will be near, chester and middlefield around 305 pm edt. worthington around 310 pm edt. chesterfield around 315 pm edt. huntington and blandford around 320 pm edt. montgomery around 325 pm edt. southampton, russell and westhampton around 335 pm edt. northampton and easthampton around 340 pm edt. Westfield and holyoke around 345 pm edt.
5/23/2019 10:49 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 5/23/2019 10:53 PM EDT At 1049 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near becket, or 13 miles southeast of pittsfield, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
5/23/2019 10:49 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 5/23/2019 10:53 PM EDT At 1049 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near becket, or 13 miles southeast of pittsfield, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
4/15/2019 5:24 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 4/15/2019 5:27 AM EDT At 523 am edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near otis to granville, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, springfield, chicopee, westfield, holyoke, amherst, northampton, agawam, west springfield, greenfield, orange, deerfield, ludlow, south hadley, easthampton, longmeadow, belchertown, southwick, montague, granby and southampton.
4/15/2019 5:02 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 4/15/2019 5:09 AM EDT At 502 am edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near middlefield to near cornwall bridge, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
4/15/2019 5:02 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 4/15/2019 5:09 AM EDT At 502 am edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near middlefield to near cornwall bridge, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
9/6/2018 2:59 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 9/6/2018 3:04 PM EDT At 259 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near chester to otis and sandisfield in the berkshires, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to trees and power lines
9/6/2018 2:59 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 9/6/2018 3:04 PM EDT At 259 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near chester to otis and sandisfield in the berkshires, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to trees and power lines
9/6/2018 2:53 PM EDT Road blocked by downed tree and wires dow in berkshire county MA, 5.5 miles NNE of Chester, MA
8/18/2018 1:31 PM EDT Tree down with wire in hampshire county MA, 4.8 miles SSE of Chester, MA
8/17/2018 11:15 PM EDT Tree and wires down on lower part of town hillroad in hampshire county MA, 4.8 miles SSE of Chester, MA
5/4/2018 9:35 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 5/4/2018 9:39 PM EDT At 934 pm edt, a line of strong to severe thunderstorms were sweeping into western massachusetts moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
8/22/2017 10:08 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 8/22/2017 10:15 PM EDT At 1007 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near guilford center to near housatonic, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and torrential downpours with localized flooding. expect damage to trees and power lines and localized flooding
8/2/2017 2:56 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 8/2/2017 2:59 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for southwestern hampshire and northwestern hampden counties will expire at 300 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire.
8/2/2017 2:22 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 8/2/2017 2:25 PM EDT At 222 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over chester, or 13 miles northwest of westfield, remaining nearly stationary (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to trees and power lines
6/19/2017 5:00 PM EDT Tree down blocking river road and middle road in hampshire county MA, 4.8 miles SSE of Chester, MA
6/19/2017 4:29 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 6/19/2017 5:13 PM EDT At 429 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near lenox to near norfolk to near litchfield, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to trees and power lines
6/19/2017 4:29 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 6/19/2017 5:12 PM EDT At 429 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near lenox to near norfolk to near litchfield, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to trees and power lines
5/31/2017 6:26 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 5/31/2017 6:30 PM EDT At 625 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from hinsdale to near deerfield to near otis, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated. though spotters have reported hail up to the size of nickels with wind gusts as high as 45 mph). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is possible. expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, westfield, holyoke, amherst, northampton, greenfield, orange, deerfield, south hadley, easthampton, montague, southampton, hadley, sunderland, hatfield, northfield, williamsburg, huntington, bernardston, buckland and conway.
5/31/2017 6:12 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 5/31/2017 6:15 PM EDT At 611 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near guilford center to ashfield to near lee, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is possible. Expect damage to trees and power lines.
2/25/2017 7:01 PM EST Tree and wires down rt 23 in berkshire county MA, 7.5 miles NE of Chester, MA
10/23/2016 9:37 AM EDT Trees on wires on river r in hampshire county MA, 9.6 miles SSW of Chester, MA
10/23/2016 9:36 AM EDT Trees down blocking old north r in hampshire county MA, 9.6 miles SSW of Chester, MA
9/11/2016 9:09 AM EDT Tree down on skyline trail in hampden county MA, 0.4 miles N of Chester, MA
9/11/2016 9:01 AM EDT Tree down on route 20 in hampden county MA, 0.4 miles N of Chester, MA
9/11/2016 8:19 AM EDT Tree down on wires with tree on fir in berkshire county MA, 6.1 miles ENE of Chester, MA
9/11/2016 8:11 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 9/11/2016 8:14 AM EDT At 811 am edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near claremont to near putney to charlemont to near middlefield to near amenia, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
8/13/2016 9:30 PM EDT Tree down on hill road in hampden county MA, 0.4 miles N of Chester, MA
8/13/2016 9:29 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 8/13/2016 9:34 PM EDT At 927 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near guilford center to plainfield to near blandford to 6 miles south of norfolk, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
8/13/2016 9:29 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 8/13/2016 9:35 PM EDT At 927 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near guilford center to plainfield to near blandford to 6 miles south of norfolk, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
8/13/2016 8:37 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 8/13/2016 8:41 PM EDT At 836 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near pownal to near nassau to near livingston to port ewen, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
8/13/2016 8:37 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 8/13/2016 8:41 PM EDT At 836 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near pownal to near nassau to near livingston to port ewen, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
8/12/2016 5:52 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 8/12/2016 5:57 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for western hampshire, northwestern hampden and west central franklin counties will expire at 600 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
8/12/2016 5:31 PM EDT Tree down on west road in hampshire county MA, 9.6 miles SSW of Chester, MA
8/12/2016 5:17 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 8/12/2016 5:20 PM EDT At 516 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from adams to near pittsfield to near new lebanon to chatham, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
7/23/2016 8:06 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/23/2016 8:09 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for hampshire, northern hampden, northwestern worcester and franklin counties will expire at 815 pm edt, the severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened. however, brief wind gusts to 45 mph from weakening showers may still result in a few downed trees and isolated power outages. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1000 pm edt for western and central massachusetts.
7/23/2016 7:15 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/23/2016 7:18 PM EDT At 713 pm edt, a line of severe thunderstorms with a history of damaging wind gusts will drop south into much of western massachusetts. the strongest winds may occur well out ahead of the thunderstorms (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
7/22/2016 6:14 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/22/2016 6:17 PM EDT At 613 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over chesterfield, or 9 miles west of northampton, moving southeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. Locations impacted include, westfield, holyoke, northampton, agawam, west springfield, south hadley, easthampton, southwick, southampton, hadley, hatfield, williamsburg, huntington, russell, westhampton, granville, chester, blandford, chesterfield and worthington.
7/22/2016 5:54 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/22/2016 5:57 PM EDT At 553 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near becket, or 14 miles east of great barrington, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/15/2016 7:55 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/15/2016 7:58 PM EDT At 754 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near cheshire, or 8 miles east of pittsfield, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
2/25/2016 12:56 AM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 2/25/2016 12:59 AM EST The severe thunderstorm warning for northwestern hartford, hampshire, western hampden and franklin counties will expire at 100 am est, a new severe thunderstorm warning has been issued.
2/25/2016 12:56 AM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 2/25/2016 12:59 AM EST The severe thunderstorm warning for northwestern hartford, hampshire, western hampden and franklin counties will expire at 100 am est, a new severe thunderstorm warning has been issued.
2/25/2016 12:55 AM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 2/25/2016 12:58 AM EST At 1254 am est, doppler radar indicated a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing destructive winds in excess of 70 mph. these storms were located along a line extending from near newfane to near ashfield to near hartland, and was moving northeast at 45 mph.
2/25/2016 12:55 AM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 2/25/2016 12:58 AM EST At 1254 am est, doppler radar indicated a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing destructive winds in excess of 70 mph. these storms were located along a line extending from near newfane to near ashfield to near hartland, and was moving northeast at 45 mph.
2/25/2016 12:19 AM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 2/25/2016 12:24 AM EST At 1218 am est, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing destructive winds in excess of 70 mph. this storm was located near tolland, or 14 miles north of torrington, and was moving northeast at 45 mph.
2/25/2016 12:19 AM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 2/25/2016 12:24 AM EST At 1218 am est, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing destructive winds in excess of 70 mph. this storm was located near tolland, or 14 miles north of torrington, and was moving northeast at 45 mph.
8/4/2015 2:17 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 8/4/2015 2:20 PM EDT At 216 pm edt, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing quarter size hail and damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. this storm was located over blandford, or 12 miles northwest of westfield, and was moving east at 35 mph. * some locations impacted include, springfield, chicopee, westfield, holyoke, amherst, northampton, agawam, west springfield, ludlow, south hadley, southbridge, easthampton, longmeadow, east longmeadow, belchertown, wilbraham, palmer, spencer, ware and southwick.
8/4/2015 1:53 PM EDT Dingle road large tree and wires down in hampshire county MA, 8.1 miles SSW of Chester, MA
7/26/2015 6:30 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/26/2015 6:33 PM EDT At 629 pm edt, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing quarter size hail and damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. this storm was located over russell, or near westfield, moving east at 15 mph. locations impacted include, westfield, northampton, easthampton, southwick, southampton, huntington, russell, westhampton, granville, chester, blandford, montgomery and tolland.
7/26/2015 6:18 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/26/2015 6:21 PM EDT At 616 pm edt, trained weather spotters reported a severe thunderstorm producing quarter size hail in blandford. this storm also has a history of producing damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. this storm was located over blandford, or 10 miles west of westfield, moving east at 20 mph. locations impacted include, westfield, northampton, easthampton, granby, southwick, southampton, huntington, hartland, russell, westhampton, granville, chester, blandford, worthington, montgomery, middlefield and tolland.
7/26/2015 6:06 PM EDT Quarter sized hail reported 7.5 miles NE of Chester, MA
7/26/2015 5:55 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/26/2015 5:58 PM EDT At 554 pm edt, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing quarter size hail and damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. this storm was located near otis, or 11 miles east of great barrington, and was moving east at 15 mph. * some locations impacted include, westfield, northampton, easthampton, granby, southwick, southampton, huntington, hartland, russell, westhampton, granville, chester, blandford, worthington, montgomery, middlefield and tolland.
7/19/2015 7:43 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 7/19/2015 7:46 PM EDT At 740 pm edt, doppler radar indicated a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. these storms were located from just west of plainfield and extending southwestward toward lenox. the storms were moving to the east at 25 mph. amateur radio operators reported a tree and wires down in hawley with these storms. * some locations impacted include, amherst, northampton, hadley, sunderland, hatfield, williamsburg, huntington, conway, leverett, shutesbury, westhampton, whately, chester, chesterfield, worthington, goshen, cummington and middlefield.
6/12/2015 10:30 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 6/12/2015 10:33 PM EDT At 1029 pm edt, doppler radar indicated a line of strong and potentially severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds of 50 to 60 mph. these storms were located from near worthington to otis to near sheffield, moving east at 45 mph. locations impacted include, westfield, northampton, easthampton, southampton, williamsburg, huntington, russell, westhampton, granville, chester, blandford, chesterfield, worthington, montgomery, middlefield and tolland.
6/12/2015 10:09 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Chester, MA at 6/12/2015 10:12 PM EDT At 1008 pm edt, doppler radar indicated a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. these storms were located from pittsfield massachusetts to housatonic new york to livingston new york, and was moving east at 45 mph. * some locations impacted include, westfield, northampton, easthampton, southampton, williamsburg, huntington, russell, westhampton, granville, chester, blandford, chesterfield, worthington, montgomery, middlefield and tolland.
5/27/2015 6:19 PM EDT At 618 pm edt, doppler radar indicated a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. these storms were located along a line extending from near charlemont to near chester, moving east at 30 mph. locations impacted include, northampton, greenfield, deerfield, montague, southampton, sunderland, hatfield, northfield, williamsburg, huntington, bernardston, buckland, conway, shelburne, erving, russell, ashfield, colrain, westhampton and gill.
5/27/2015 6:18 PM EDT Two trees down...one off of north roa in hampshire county MA, 8.1 miles SSW of Chester, MA
5/27/2015 5:52 PM EDT At 551 pm edt, doppler radar indicated a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing quarter size hail and damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. these storms were located along a line extending from near wilmington vermont to near ashley falls massachusetts, moving east at 35 mph. locations impacted include, westfield, northampton, greenfield, deerfield, easthampton, monroe, montague, southampton, sunderland, hatfield, northfield, williamsburg, huntington, bernardston, buckland, conway, shelburne, erving, russell and ashfield.
5/27/2015 5:29 PM EDT At 527 pm edt, doppler radar indicated a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds in excess of 60 mph and hail as large as quarters. these storms were located along a line extending from southwest vermont into eastern new york, and were moving east at 35 mph. * some locations impacted include, westfield, northampton, greenfield, deerfield, easthampton, monroe, montague, southampton, sunderland, hatfield, northfield, williamsburg, huntington, bernardston, buckland, conway, shelburne, erving, russell and ashfield.
5/19/2015 8:45 PM EDT At 844 pm edt, doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. this storm was located near blandford, or 12 miles northwest of westfield, and was moving southeast at 35 mph. * some locations impacted include, springfield, chicopee, westfield, holyoke, northampton, agawam, west springfield, ludlow, south hadley, easthampton, southwick, granby, southampton, huntington, russell, westhampton, granville, chester, blandford and chesterfield.
7/27/2014 6:16 PM EDT Quarter sized hail reported 7.5 miles NE of Chester, MA
7/27/2014 5:21 PM EDT Large tree and wires down on becket road in berkshire county MA, 5.9 miles ESE of Chester, MA
7/2/2014 3:49 PM EDT Tree down on west street in hampshire county MA, 9.6 miles SSW of Chester, MA
6/18/2014 1:49 AM EDT 7 inch diameter limb down blocking clark wright road. several other limbs down across the are in hampshire county MA, 4.8 miles SSE of Chester, MA
9/11/2013 8:30 PM EDT Tree down on ireland stree in hampshire county MA, 9.6 miles SSW of Chester, MA
7/18/2013 8:10 PM EDT Several 8 inch diameter tree limbs downed on west road near the wildlife properties in hampshire county MA, 9.6 miles SSW of Chester, MA
9/8/2012 5:55 PM EDT Trees down in berkshire county MA, 5.9 miles ESE of Chester, MA
8/19/2011 4:40 PM EDT Quarter sized hail reported 9.6 miles SSW of Chester, MA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM Trees down on candy brook road. numerous power outage in hampden county MA, 0.4 miles N of Chester, MA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM Trees and power lines down on skyline trai in hampshire county MA, 4.8 miles SSE of Chester, MA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM Trees and wires down on river road in hampshire county MA, 9.6 miles SSW of Chester, MA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM Tree and wires down on river street in hampshire county MA, 9.6 miles SSW of Chester, MA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM 8 inch diameter tree limbs down on river road in hampshire county MA, 9.6 miles SSW of Chester, MA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM Trees down in berkshire county MA, 7.7 miles ENE of Chester, MA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM Quarter sized hail reported 5.9 miles ESE of Chester, MA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM Several trees down up to 8 inches in diameter on west street in hampshire county MA, 9.6 miles SSW of Chester, MA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM Ping Pong Ball sized hail reported 5.9 miles ESE of Chester, MA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM Tree down on river road in hampshire county MA, 9.6 miles SSW of Chester, MA