High Wind — Eastern Essex, New Jersey

2025-02-17 · Eastern Essex, New Jersey

Event narrative

At 1003 AM Local Standard Time, a measured high wind gust of 59 mph was recorded at ASOS station KEWR, Newark Liberty International Airport, located in Newark, NJ.

Wider weather episode

Low pressure and cold front passed through the area during the late afternoon to evening hours of February 16, 2025. A tight pressure gradient behind the passage resulted in high winds across Northeastern New Jersey during the morning hours of February 17, 2025.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1229189. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.