Strong westerly winds were recorded early in the morning and again later in the day on the 13th across New Jersey, following a cold frontal passage.  Peak wind gusts averaged between 45 and 55 mph, resulting in downed tree limbs and isolated power outages. Atlantic City Electric reported about 3,000 of its customers lost power in southern New Jersey.  In addition to the power outages, a 63 mph wind gust in Hopewell Township (Cumberland County) resulted in roof damage, along with a grain silo and tractor trailer being knocked over.  Other peak wind gusts included 54 mph in Red Lion (Burlington County), 53 mph in Tuckerton (Ocean County), 51 mph at the Atlantic City Marina (Atlantic County), 51 mph in Harvey Cedars (Ocean County), 50 mph in Perth Amboy (Middlesex County), 48 mph in High Point (Sussex County), 45 mph at the Atlantic City International Airport (Atlantic County), 45 mph at Monmouth Beach (Monmouth County), and 40 mph in Morristown (Morris County).  The strong westerly winds measured early in the morning accompanied an arctic cold front, and another round of higher wind gusts occurred around midday in the strong cold air advection.  As the pressure gradient (difference) relaxed late in the day, the strong winds subsided from west to east across the area.

Strong Wind in SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 13-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 13-JAN-12 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in WESTERN OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 13-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 13-JAN-12 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in EASTERN OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 13-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 13-JAN-12 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 44.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in EASTERN MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 13-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 13-JAN-12 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in WESTERN MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 13-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 13-JAN-12 16:00:00 (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 13-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 13-JAN-12 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in EASTERN ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 13-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 13-JAN-12 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 44.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in EASTERN CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 13-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 13-JAN-12 16:00:00 (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 13-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 13-JAN-12 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in CUMBERLAND, NEW JERSEY
From 13-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 13-JAN-12 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in SALEM, NEW JERSEY
From 13-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 13-JAN-12 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 13-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 13-JAN-12 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
From 13-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 13-JAN-12 16:00:00 (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 13-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 13-JAN-12 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 47.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 13-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 13-JAN-12 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 13-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 13-JAN-12 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 13-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 13-JAN-12 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 13-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 13-JAN-12 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 13-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 13-JAN-12 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 13-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 13-JAN-12 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in WARREN, NEW JERSEY
From 13-JAN-12 04:00:00 to 13-JAN-12 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet