A powerful squall line of strong to severe thunderstorms moved through central and northern New Jersey during the evening of the 26th. Numerous large tree limbs and wires were knocked down as well as dozens and dozens of large trees. There were four known injuries because of the wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW JERSEY
From 26-JUL-12 17:35:00 to 26-JUL-12 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAINESBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm knocked down a few trees in Knowlton Township. One downed tree blocked New Jersey State Route 94.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 26-JUL-12 18:00:00 to 26-JUL-12 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm produced estimated (by a Skywarn Spotter) wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph as it moced through Chester.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 26-JUL-12 18:00:00 to 26-JUL-12 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLEMINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees near Flemington.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 26-JUL-12 18:28:00 to 26-JUL-12 18:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDISON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm knocked down numerous trees and power lines in Edison.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 26-JUL-12 18:17:00 to 26-JUL-12 18:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOUND BROOK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A severe thunderstorm knocked down a few trees and wires in Bound Brook Borough.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 26-JUL-12 18:06:00 to 26-JUL-12 18:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKAWAY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees in Rockaway Township. One downed tree fell into one home in the township and injured two adults and one child.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 26-JUL-12 18:21:00 to 26-JUL-12 18:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT BETHEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm knocked down several large tree limbs onto Interstate 78 around Mile Marker 33 in Warren Township. There were no reported injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 26-JUL-12 18:50:00 to 26-JUL-12 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: EVERETT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A severe thunderstorm knocked down trees along the Garden State Parkway in Holmdel Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 26-JUL-12 18:53:00 to 26-JUL-12 18:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: BORDENTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A severe thunderstorm knocked down a few trees in Bordentown Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
From 26-JUL-12 19:00:00 to 26-JUL-12 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMDEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm knocked down a couple of trees in the city of Camden. One person was trapped and injured when a tree fell onto their vehicle.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 26-JUL-12 17:20:00 to 26-JUL-12 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAINESVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A line of severe thunderstorms knocked down trees, tree limbs and wires throughout Sussex County. Some power outages were reported.