Thunderstorm Wind — Ocean, New Jersey

2024-06-30 · near Parkertown, Ocean, New Jersey

Event narrative

NJ Turnpike Auth.: Downed tree on Garden State Parkway northbound South of Exit 58 - CR 539 (Little Egg Harbor Twp) . Time estimated from radar.

Wider weather episode

A very warm and moist airmass was in place as a strong cold front moved into the Mid-Atlantic. This resulted in several showers and thunderstorms developing, which brought damaging wind gusts, knocking down trees and power lines across portions of New Jersey.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1197494. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.