Thunderstorm Wind in Mercer County, New Jersey

Thunderstorm Wind March 16, 2026 · Mercer 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

Downed Tree/Wires on NJ 31 Both Directions North of CR 518/Lambertville Hopewell Tpke (East Amwell Twp). All lanes closed. Time estimated from radar.

The wider storm

With a strong wind field aloft already in place, showers and thunderstorms developed and formed into a line that moved through New Jersey. These storms produced widespread damaging wind gusts.

Began near Woodsville (40.3700, -74.8500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1324611. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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