High Wind — Western Union, New Jersey

2025-12-19 · Western Union, New Jersey

Event narrative

Fire Department/Rescue reported live wires down on Ridge Drive in Berkeley Heights at 537 PM Local Standard Time.

Wider weather episode

A cold front passed through northeastern New Jersey during the afternoon of December 19, 2025. The pressure gradient tightened in response, and produced high winds during the early evening hours on this day.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1304731. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.