Strong to high southerly winds affected central and southern New Jersey during the morning of the 25th. Peak wind gusts averaged around 55 mph, with the strongest winds in the southern half of the state. The strong winds caused numerous power outages as the combination of the rain and wind helped knock down weak trees, tree limbs and power lines. About 80,500 homes and businesses lost power. Most power was restored by the afternoon of the 26th. The high winds also caused structural and property damage in Cumberland and Gloucester Counties.

In Gloucester County, in Washington Township, the township high school was evacuated after a portion of the 9/10 wing roof was damaged. A portion of the roof was lifted and rain damaged some classrooms. Classes were also cancelled on the 26th. The roof of a Pizza Hut was damaged in Woodbury and a tree fell onto a house in Franklin Township. Across the county, there were 82 reports of wind damage (mainly downed wires) and the 911 center had four times the normal number of calls that day. Gloucester County College and Institute of Technology closed early because of power outages. In Cumberland County, a downed tree severely damaged a mobile home in Vineland. About 10 streets were blocked by downed trees in Vineland and Millville. In Camden County, a downed tree damaged a vehicle in Camden City. Camden County College cancelled afternoon classes because of power outages. Across the Delaware River, trucks were restricted from crossing the Walt Whitman, Betsy Ross and Commodore Barry Bridges.
Peak wind gusts included 67 mph in Vineland (Cumberland County), 57 mph in Woodstown (Salem County), 56 mph in Lakehurst (Ocean County), 54 mph in Keansburg (Monmouth County) 53 mph in Cape May (Cape May County) and Barnegat (Ocean County), 51 mph at the Atlantic City International Airport (Atlantic County), 50 mph in Mullica (Atlantic County) and Wrightstown (Burlington County), 48 mph in Millville (Cumberland County) , Rio Grande (Cape May County) and Trenton (Mercer County), 46 mph in Somerville (Somerset County) and Sea Girt (Monmouth County) and 45 mph in Belmar and Sandy Hook (Monmouth County).
The strong to high winds were caused by a tight surface pressure gradient (difference) between a low pressure system that was moving north just to the east of the central Appalachians and a high pressure system over the western Atlantic Ocean. The strong southerly flow started to mix down to the surface after the low pressure system���s warm front moved north of the state. A narrow line of strong to locally severe showers and isolated thunderstorms also formed and exacerbated the wind damage in the southeastern part of the state. The winds subsided during the afternoon as the low pressure system���s cold front approached the area and the area of strong winds between 3000 feet and 5000 feet moved away from New Jersey.

High Wind in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JAN-10 09:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

High Wind in CUMBERLAND, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Strong Wind in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in WESTERN MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JAN-10 05:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 47.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

Strong Wind in EASTERN MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JAN-10 05:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JAN-10 07:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in WESTERN OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JAN-10 07:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWSS

Strong Wind in NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JAN-10 07:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWSS

Strong Wind in EASTERN OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JAN-10 07:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Coast Guard

Strong Wind in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JAN-10 07:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JAN-10 07:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in EASTERN ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JAN-10 07:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

Strong Wind in WESTERN ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JAN-10 07:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 44.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in EASTERN CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JAN-10 07:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Coast Guard

Strong Wind in WESTERN CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JAN-10 07:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in SALEM, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JAN-10 06:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet