Strong west to northwest winds occurred across New Jersey on the 2nd, with the strongest winds during the first half of the day. Peak wind gusts averaged around 45 mph and tore down some weak tree limbs and wires. Peak wind gusts included 47 mph in Tuckerton (Ocean County), 46 mph in Cape May (Cape May County), 45 mph in Red Lion (Burlington County) and 43 mph at the Atlantic City International Airport. The strong winds were caused by the large surface pressure gradient (difference) between a strong low pressure system in the Saint Lawrence River Valley and a strong high pressure system in the Great Plains. This approximately 60 millibar difference was responsible for the strong winds.

Strong Wind in SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 02-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 02-JAN-12 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in EASTERN ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 02-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 02-JAN-12 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in CUMBERLAND, NEW JERSEY
From 02-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 02-JAN-12 12:00:00 (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 02-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 02-JAN-12 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
From 02-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 02-JAN-12 12:00:00 (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 02-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 02-JAN-12 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Coast Guard

Strong Wind in WESTERN OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 02-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 02-JAN-12 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in WESTERN CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 02-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 02-JAN-12 12:00:00 (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 02-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 02-JAN-12 12:00:00 (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 02-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 02-JAN-12 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in WARREN, NEW JERSEY
From 02-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 02-JAN-12 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 02-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 02-JAN-12 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 02-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 02-JAN-12 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 02-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 02-JAN-12 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in SALEM, NEW JERSEY
From 02-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 02-JAN-12 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 02-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 02-JAN-12 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 02-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 02-JAN-12 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 02-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 02-JAN-12 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 02-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 02-JAN-12 12:00:00 (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 02-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 02-JAN-12 12:00:00 (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 02-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 02-JAN-12 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet