Strong Wind — Western Essex, New Jersey

2017-03-02 · Western Essex, New Jersey

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

Gusty northwest winds occurred behind a strong cold front.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 685196. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.