A strong cold front that coincided with daytime heating produced a line of severe thunderstorms across New Jersey during the afternoon of the 16th.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 16-MAY-07 13:43:00 to 16-MAY-07 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRANBERRY LAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees, tree limbs and wires in the southeastern part of Sussex County mainly in Byram Township and Hopatcong Borough. About 4000 homes and businesses lost power in Sussex County.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 16-MAY-07 14:25:00 to 16-MAY-07 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: RINGOES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A line of severe thunderstorms knocked over trees and wires in southeastern Hunterdon County. Most of the wind damage was reported from Raritan and East Amwell Townships. A trained spotter estimated a wind gust to 60 mph in East Amwell Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
From 16-MAY-07 16:15:00 to 16-MAY-07 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHERRY HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A severe thunderstorm tore down several large tree limbs and wires in Cherry Hill Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 16-MAY-07 14:30:00 to 16-MAY-07 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NESHANIC STATION
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm knocked down a few trees and wires in Branchburg Township. Downstream, the thunderstorm weakened as a wind gust to 44 mph was measured in Hillsborough Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 16-MAY-07 16:05:00 to 16-MAY-07 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAYTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A line of severe thunderstorms and its associated gust front caused wind damage in the northern part of Gloucester County mainly in Clayton Borough and West Deptford Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 16-MAY-07 13:50:00 to 16-MAY-07 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKSIDE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm knocked down numerous trees and wires in Morris County and caused the greatest damage in the northeast part of the county. In Butler Borough, a downed tree damaged one vehicle. Several trees were knocked down throughout the borough. A downed wire started a small fire on Tintle Road. In Pequannock Township, downed trees were reported on several side streets. About 8,000 homes and businesses lost power in Morris County. In addition to Butler and Pequannock, downed wires were also reported in Mendham Township, Morristown, Mount Olive Township and Randolph Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 16-MAY-07 16:25:00 to 16-MAY-07 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOORESTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm tore down several large tree limbs and wires in Moorestown Township near the border with Mount Laurel Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALEM, NEW JERSEY
From 16-MAY-07 16:30:00 to 16-MAY-07 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENNSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm knocked down large tree limbs and wires in Pennsville Tonwship.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALEM, NEW JERSEY
From 16-MAY-07 16:45:00 to 16-MAY-07 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODSTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The same severe thunderstorm also knocked down large tree limbs and wires at the opposite end of Salem County in Woodstown Borough.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 16-MAY-07 15:00:00 to 16-MAY-07 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEANS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees and wires mainly in the southwestern part of the county. In East Brunswick Township, a downed tree damaged the roof of one home. Downed wires closed two roads. The northbound side of U.S. Route 1 was reduced to one lane because of downed wires. In South Brunswick Township, trees were knocked down on Broadway Road. A tree was also knocked down in Woodbridge Township. The thunderstorms caused the postponement of a couple of activities: the reception for the Edison Memorial Tower and Museum and the Greater Middlesex Conference Girls lacrosse tournament championship.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW JERSEY
From 16-MAY-07 13:40:00 to 16-MAY-07 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HACKETTSTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees and wires in Hacketsttown. About 1000 homes and businesses lost power in Warren County.