Thunderstorm Wind in Salem County, New Jersey

Thunderstorm Wind July 16, 2024 · Salem County, New Jersey

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Report of trees down on wires in upper Elsinboro Township. Time estimated.

The wider storm

A strong shortwave and surface trough approached the Mid-Atlantic. The incoming disturbance encountered a very warm, moist, and unstable airmass. The result was several strong to severe thunderstorms developing, producing damaging wind gusts and downing several trees and power lines in New Jersey.

Began near Salem (39.5600, -75.4800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1206505. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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