Thunderstorm Wind in Ocean County, New Jersey

Thunderstorm Wind March 16, 2026 · Ocean County, New Jersey

67 mph

Measured gust (58 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Surf City Wunderground station measured a 67 MPH gust.

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 Surf City (39.6600, -74.1700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1324641. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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