Thunderstorm Wind — Union, New Jersey

2016-07-18 · near Fanwood, Union, New Jersey

Event narrative

Trees and power lines were down at the intersection of Midway and Hunter Avenues just northwest of Fanwood. One of the wires fell on a vehicle. The occupant of the vehicle got out of the vehicle and was electrocuted, resulting in a fatality.

Wider weather episode

A passing cold front triggered a couple of severe thunderstorms over Union County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 653918. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.