Strong gusty west winds followed a cold front passage across the New Jersey from the afternoon of the 19th into the afternoon of the 20th. Peak wind gusts averaged around 45 mph.
In Eatontown (Monmouth County), the strong winds contributed to the collapse of the vacant Eatontown Roller Rink on New Jersey State 35 and Clinton Avenue on the night of the 19th. The roof and sidewalls of the building partially collapsed. The building was scheduled to be demolished. No injuries were reported.
Peak wind gusts included 50 mph in Wantage (Sussex County), 44 mph at the Atlantic City International Airport, 43 mph in Bivalve (Cumberland County) and 42 mph in Harvey Cedars (Ocean County). The gusty winds were caused by the pressure difference between an intensifying low pressure system that went slowly northeast through the Saint Lawrence River Valley and a high pressure system that approached from the Mississippi Valley.

Strong Wind in WESTERN OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 19-FEB-09 15:00:00 to 20-FEB-09 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in WESTERN CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 19-FEB-09 15:00:00 to 20-FEB-09 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in WESTERN MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 19-FEB-09 15:00:00 to 20-FEB-09 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 19-FEB-09 15:00:00 to 20-FEB-09 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in WESTERN ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 19-FEB-09 15:00:00 to 20-FEB-09 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in WARREN, NEW JERSEY
From 19-FEB-09 15:00:00 to 20-FEB-09 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 19-FEB-09 15:00:00 to 20-FEB-09 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
From 19-FEB-09 15:00:00 to 20-FEB-09 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in CUMBERLAND, NEW JERSEY
From 19-FEB-09 15:00:00 to 20-FEB-09 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 19-FEB-09 15:00:00 to 20-FEB-09 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 19-FEB-09 15:00:00 to 20-FEB-09 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 19-FEB-09 15:00:00 to 20-FEB-09 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 19-FEB-09 15:00:00 to 20-FEB-09 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in EASTERN OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 19-FEB-09 15:00:00 to 20-FEB-09 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 19-FEB-09 15:00:00 to 20-FEB-09 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in EASTERN ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 19-FEB-09 15:00:00 to 20-FEB-09 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in EASTERN MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 19-FEB-09 15:00:00 to 20-FEB-09 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in SALEM, NEW JERSEY
From 19-FEB-09 15:00:00 to 20-FEB-09 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 19-FEB-09 15:00:00 to 20-FEB-09 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 19-FEB-09 15:00:00 to 20-FEB-09 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in EASTERN CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 19-FEB-09 15:00:00 to 20-FEB-09 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet