Thunderstorm Wind — Gloucester, New Jersey

2025-05-16 · near Cecil, Gloucester, New Jersey

Event narrative

A damage survey was conducted at a home on N Blue Bell Rd near the intersecting street of Coles Mill Rd where a concentrated amount of damage occurred. It was determined that a brief gustnado formed at this location, snapping the trunk of several hardwood trees and taking down several large softwood branches. Video received from the homeowner showed the trees and branches falling after a rapid wind shift. Analysis of radar data showed a strong signature of a rear-flank downdraft in the vicinity, which likely spun up this brief gustnado.

Wider weather episode

A stationary front over the region resulted in two rounds of severe thunderstorms. The first was in the late morning through mid day. After a few hours lull, a second round of thunderstorms occurred late in the afternoon through the evening.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1267887. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.