High Wind — Western Essex, New Jersey

2023-12-18 · Western Essex, New Jersey

Event narrative

The public reported a 10 inch diameter tree uprooted on Maple Street in West Orange, NJ at 530 AM Local Standard Time.

Wider weather episode

A strong area of low pressure moved north along the U.S. east coast and passed through the region during the morning of December 18, 2023. The pressure gradient tightened as the center of the storm approached, producing high winds over Nortteastern New Jersey during the morning hours.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1154336. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.