A line of strong to locally severe thunderstorms that passed through New Jersey during the late afternoon and early evening on the 18th and was followed by a smaller, but still severe, cluster across east central new Jersey during the middle of the evening on the 18th.  The severe thunderstorms exacerbated the already ongoing wind damage caused by strong pre-squall line southerly winds in the state. The squall line was triggered by an approaching cold front that moved through overnight on the 18th.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALEM, NEW JERSEY
From 18-SEP-12 16:25:00 to 18-SEP-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEEPWATER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A line of severe thunderstorms knocked down several large tree limbs and a few wires throughout Salem County.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 18-SEP-12 16:25:00 to 18-SEP-12 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIVE PTS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A line of severe thunderstorms knocked down several trees and wires throughout Sussex County.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 18-SEP-12 17:03:00 to 18-SEP-12 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHOOLEYS MTN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm knocked a few trees and wires throughout Morris County.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 18-SEP-12 19:15:00 to 18-SEP-12 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOLPHIN
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: WLON

A severe thunderstorm generated a wind gust of 59 mph at Point Point.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 18-SEP-12 19:44:00 to 18-SEP-12 19:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARNEGAT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A severe thunderstorm knocked down numerous trees in Barnegat Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 18-SEP-12 19:48:00 to 18-SEP-12 19:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARNEGAT PINES
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm knocked down numerous trees and wires in the Forked River section of Lacey Township.  One downed tree damaged the roof of one home on Spruce Street and crushed the shed of another home. Ten roadways were blocked by fallen wires and three roadways were blocked by downed trees. Wind damage was centered around Lakeside Drive in the township.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 18-SEP-12 19:46:00 to 18-SEP-12 19:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARETOWN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees and wires in the Waretown section of Ocean Township. Power outages were reported along the U.S. Route 9 corridor.

Thunderstorm Wind in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 18-SEP-12 17:05:00 to 18-SEP-12 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW SHARON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A severe thunderstorm knocked down a few large tree limbs as well as trees in Deptford Township. One downed tree damaged a garage.