High Wind — Salem, New Jersey

2024-01-09 · Salem, New Jersey

Event narrative

A Mesonet station in Lower Alloways Creek reported a peak wind gust of 59 mph.

Wider weather episode

A powerful low pressure moving northeastward across the Great Lakes brought strong southeasterly winds to the region. Winds peaked during the evening of January 9th. Widespread reports of scattered tree damage were received from across much of the area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1154449. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.