Thunderstorm Wind — Salem, New Jersey

2024-07-16 · near Salem, Salem, New Jersey

Event narrative

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

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1206505. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.