Overview
- A line of severe thunderstorms swept through Massachusetts on Sunday afternoon and evening, uprooting trees and triggering localized flooding in parts of the state.
- In Beverly’s Montserrat neighborhood and beyond, fallen trees blocked multiple roads overnight, prompting police to direct traffic and warn residents against driving through flooded roadways.
- Utility crews have restored service to many customers but are still working to reconnect more than 250 outages in Beverly after lines were damaged by high winds and debris.
- MBTA Newburyport/Rockport Line trains experienced overnight terminations and reduced speeds due to track obstructions, with shuttle buses deployed to assist stranded passengers.
- Officials confirmed no injuries have been reported despite property damage and minor flooding in communities such as Framingham.