Strong Wind in Eastern Essex, New Jersey

Strong Wind March 2, 2017 · Eastern Essex, New Jersey

56 mph

Measured gust (49 kt)

$50K

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

The broadcast media reported a downed tree in West Orange at 819 am. The tree was knocked down onto Prospect Ave. southbound between Rock Ave. and Route 280. Nearby, Newark International Airport measured a gust to 56 mph at 746 am.

The wider storm

Gusty northwest winds occurred behind a strong cold front.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 685195. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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