An approaching cold front helped trigger strong to severe thunderstorms across central and northern New Jersey during the early evening of the 29th. Hardest hit were Sussex, Burlington and Ocean Counties. About 37,000 Jersey Central Power and Light and Public Service Electric and Gas customers lost power in the state. Full power restoration did not occur until Noon EDT on the 31st.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 29-JUL-11 18:30:00 to 29-JUL-11 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A severe thunderstorm knocked down a few trees in Jackson Township and damaged a couple of homes and vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 29-JUL-11 17:55:00 to 29-JUL-11 17:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRETON WOODS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A severe thunderstorm knocked down hundreds of trees and tree limbs in Brick Township and cause property damage to dozens of properties. The Forge Pond, Birchwood Park and Mantaloking neighborhoods were hardest hit. Downed trees (some damaging homes) were reported on Leeswing Drive, Chambers Bridge Road, Sprucewood Drive and Ashwood Drive. The hospital in Brick had to run on emergency generator power for hours after power was lost. A cooling center was also opened in the township.

Hail in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 29-JUL-11 17:45:00 to 29-JUL-11 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRICK TOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail fell from a severe thunderstorm in Brick Township.

Lightning in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 29-JUL-11 18:04:00 to 29-JUL-11 18:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERCERVILLE
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning strike split a tree into pieces on Cypress Lane in Hamilton Township. The downed tree blocked the back door and porch of the home.

Lightning in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 29-JUL-11 17:40:00 to 29-JUL-11 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: LARRABEES
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning strike started a fire at an occupied structure at the intersection of Ford Road and U.S. Route 9 in Howell Township.

Lightning in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 29-JUL-11 18:15:00 to 29-JUL-11 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARTFORD
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning strike started an attic fire at a house on Melissa Court in Moorestown. The fire was contained in the attic and no injuries were reported.

Lightning in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 29-JUL-11 18:15:00 to 29-JUL-11 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLINGBORO
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A pair of lightning strikes caused house fires on Emerald Lane and Helm Turn in Willingboro Township. The latter home was rendered uninhabitable by the fire and the family dog also perished in it.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 29-JUL-11 18:00:00 to 29-JUL-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PT PLEASANT BEACH
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

A severe thunderstorm generated a wind gust of 64 mph in Point Pleasant.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 29-JUL-11 18:12:00 to 29-JUL-11 18:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: CINNAMINSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A severe thunderstorm knocked down trees and tree limbs in Moorestown. A couple of roadways near the Delran Township border were closed  due to tree debris.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 29-JUL-11 18:00:00 to 29-JUL-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRENTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A severe thunderstorm knocked down about a half a dozen trees in Trenton. One downed tree at the Trenton Transit Center on Walnut Street trapped a cab driver within his vehicle. He was not injured.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 29-JUL-11 18:18:00 to 29-JUL-11 18:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTERTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A severe thunderstorm knocked down a few trees and tree limbs in Mount Laurel Township. One downed tree on Rancocas Boulevard fell through the roof of a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 29-JUL-11 18:30:00 to 29-JUL-11 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUDDTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm knocked down a few trees and tree limbs in Southampton Township. A Skywarn spotter measured a wind gust of 60 mph in the township.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 29-JUL-11 20:36:00 to 29-JUL-11 20:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORT REPUBLIC
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm knocked down trees and wires in the city of Port Republic.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 29-JUL-11 17:40:00 to 29-JUL-11 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKEWOOD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A severe thunderstorm caused tree and roof damage in Lakewood Township. Around sixty people were evacauated from the Peter Ward Tower on Woehr Street after a large part of the apartment building's roof was blown away. A shelter was opened at the Lakewood High School. The residents were permitted to return on August 1st. The Atlantic Coast Rehabilitation Center Nursing Home was evacuated after they lost power.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 29-JUL-11 17:25:00 to 29-JUL-11 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREEWOOD ACRES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A severe thunderstorm knocked down numerous trees in Howell Township in the Freewood Acres area between Interstate 195 and West Farms Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 29-JUL-11 18:15:00 to 29-JUL-11 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTERTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A severe thunderstorm knocked down numerous trees, tree limbs and wires in Willingboro Township. There were about 50 thunderstorm related calls throughout the township. One downed tree on Twig Court fell through a home and damaged a vehicle. Westbound Garfield Road remained closed through the 30th.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 29-JUL-11 17:25:00 to 29-JUL-11 17:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDEPENDENCE CORNER
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A powerful and damaging microburst occurred in Vernon Township during the early evening of the 29th. Estimated maximum wind speeds were 90 mph. Wind damage began near Silver Fox Lane and moved southeast for about two miles and ended near the intersection of State Route 94 and Sand Hill Road. Most of the wind damage was downed trees, estimated at over one thousand as well as downed wires. Several homes sustained roof damage from the combination of either trees falling on them, or the winds themselves. In the Tall Timbers Mobile Home Park, a number of trees also fell on vehicles and damaged mobile homes. One home on Edsall Drive suffered significant roof damage. The family was taken in by the Crystal Springs Resort. A few other families in the area had to leave their home because of wind damage.  An amateur radio antenna on Edsall Drive was bent in half.  In addition to Edsall Drive, tree wind damage was extensive on Black Walnut Mountain Road, Basswood Drive and Shebe Drive. About 2,000 Jersey Central Power and Light Customers lost power, 500 still did not have power restored on the afternoon of the 30th.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 29-JUL-11 18:30:00 to 29-JUL-11 18:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARLTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A severe thunderstorm knocked down a few trees and tree limbs in Evesham and Medford Townships. One downed tree damaged a home in the Marlton section of Evesham Township.