A very strong cold frontal passage produced strong to high winds across New Jersey during the afternoon and early evening on the 25th. Peak wind gusts averaged 50 to 60 mph, with most of the highest gusts in the southern half of the state. The winds downed numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines and also caused some structural damage.  Strong south winds started during the mid to late morning of the 25th, but by far the highest wind gusts occurred during the first hour after the cold front passed that afternoon. Lesser, but still strong, wind gusts persisted into the evening.
In Atlantic City (Atlantic County), an eight block stretch of the Boardwalk was closed after the high winds tore down a billboard atop of the Central Pier and sent plywood onto the street. In Atlantic County, about 2,000 homes and businesses lost power in Northfield, Linwood and Somers Point. In Cumberland County, about 3,200 homes and businesses lost power. In Salem County, a tree fell onto and damaged a garage in Woodstown. In Camden County, poles were snapped in Pine Hill and fencing was blown down in Erial.
Peak wind gusts included 61 mph in Tuckerton (Ocean County), 60 mph at the Atlantic City International Airport, 59 mph in Brick (Ocean County), 57 mph in Cape May (Cape May County), 55 mph in Bivalve (Cumberland County), Clayton (Gloucester County) and Harvey Cedars (Ocean County), 54 mph in Keansburg (Monmouth County), 52 mph in Trenton (Mercer County), 51 mph in Cream Ridge (Monmouth County).
The strong to high winds were caused by the pressure difference between a large high pressure system in the middle of the United States and an intense low pressure system that moved through eastern New England and the Canadian Maritimes. The winds received an additional boost from the large atmospheric pressure rises that occurred just after the cold front passed.

Strong Wind in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-11 13:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in WESTERN MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-11 14:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 47.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

Strong Wind in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-11 13:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-11 15:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High Wind in EASTERN OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-11 16:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in SALEM, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-11 09:30:00 to 25-FEB-11 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in CUMBERLAND, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-11 15:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-11 12:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-11 14:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in EASTERN MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-11 14:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 44.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Coast Guard

High Wind in SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-11 16:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in WESTERN ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-11 16:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-11 14:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in EASTERN CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-11 16:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Coast Guard

High Wind in WESTERN OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-11 16:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-11 12:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in WESTERN CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-11 16:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

Strong Wind in WARREN, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-11 12:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-11 12:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in EASTERN ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-11 16:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 120.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Strong Wind in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-11 12:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet