A slow moving cold front helped trigger scattered showers and thunderstorns across New Jersey during the evening of the 14th. Because of the hot and humid air mass preceding this front, some of the storms became severe.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUN-08 17:10:00 to 14-JUN-08 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: VIENNA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of trees and wires were knocked down by a severe thunderstorm in Independence Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUN-08 19:17:00 to 14-JUN-08 19:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAPLE SHADE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The gust front from a severe thunderstorm produced wind gusts to around 60 mph in Maple Shade Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUN-08 19:55:00 to 14-JUN-08 20:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT ROSE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm tore down numerous large tree limbs and wires in Mercer County from Hopewell Township south throough Lawrence and Hamilton Townships. Additional large tree limbs and wires were knocked down in Princeton Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUN-08 19:40:00 to 14-JUN-08 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREEHOLD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm produced wind damage along a southwest to northeast axis in Monmouth County. Wind damage was reported from Freehold Township northeast through Colts Neck Township, Middletown Township and Atlantic Highlands. The worst reported wind damage was in Middletown Township. A portion of Navasink River Road remained closed into the 15th because of downed trees. Power outages lasted into the 15th in both Middletown and Atlantic Highlands.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUN-08 20:30:00 to 14-JUN-08 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HYSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The gust front from a severe thunderstorm tore down a few trees in Jackson Township.

Lightning in WARREN, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUN-08 18:47:00 to 14-JUN-08 18:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHILLIPSBURG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A family of four were struck and injured by lightning while carrying metal chairs and walking to their vehicle during a rain delay at a baseball game at Walters Park in Phillipsburg. All four collapsed on the field and could not get up after they were struck. They were all hospitalized. The 38-year-old father lost consciousness until the ambulance arrived. He suffered a scratched cornea and muscle soreness in his ankle and back. The 40-year-old mother suffered second degree burns on her back. Their 11-year-old son suffered a cut on his side. Their 9-year-old son also scratched his cornea and had blisters on his feet. All were released from the hospital by the 16th.

Lightning in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUN-08 20:37:00 to 14-JUN-08 20:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAN HISEVILLE
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a tree limb outside of a home on Castle Avenue in Jackson Township. The limb caught on fire, fell down and damaged the roof, side and mirror of a vehicle. Two primary electrical wires and service wires on the street were also knocked to the ground.