A strong cold front helped trigger of line of strong to severe thunderstorms that moved through northern and central New Jersey during the early evening on the 12th. More than 50,000 homes and businesses lost power in the state.  Hardest hit were Jersey Central Power and Light customers in Warren, Sussex and Morris Counties as more than 30,000 customers lost power. Power was not fully restored until later in the day on the 13th.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW JERSEY
From 12-SEP-13 17:05:00 to 12-SEP-13 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORT MURRAY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm knocked down numerous trees and power lines in Mansfield Township. Some brush fires were started by the downed wires.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 12-SEP-13 17:20:00 to 12-SEP-13 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm produced an estimated wind gust of 60 mph in Chester.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW JERSEY
From 12-SEP-13 17:20:00 to 12-SEP-13 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONG BRIDGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm downed  trees and wires along and around Johnsonburg Road in Allamuchy Township. Some roadways were blocked. A small farm stand was also damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW JERSEY
From 12-SEP-13 17:15:00 to 12-SEP-13 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm downed several trees in Hope and also caused property damage to one farm. Pea size hail also fell from the thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 12-SEP-13 17:21:00 to 12-SEP-13 17:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRANQUILITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm downed  trees and wires along and around Kennedy Road in Green Township. Some roadways were blocked.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW JERSEY
From 12-SEP-13 17:03:00 to 12-SEP-13 17:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELVIDERE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm knocked over a tree onto a van in Belvidere. No serious injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 12-SEP-13 17:31:00 to 12-SEP-13 17:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPARTA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm knocked several trees in Sparta that caused road closures and this included Alpine and South Shore Trails. Siding was also torn off some homes. About 5,000 homes and businesses lost power.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 12-SEP-13 17:30:00 to 12-SEP-13 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT FREEDOM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm knocked numerous large tree limbs, wires and several trees in the Shongum Lake area as well as along New Jersey State Route 10 in Randolph Township.  Downed wires also started small fires. Power was not fully restored in the township until later in the day on the 13th.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 12-SEP-13 17:35:00 to 12-SEP-13 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: OGDENSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm knocked several trees across County Route 517 in Ogdensburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 12-SEP-13 17:35:00 to 12-SEP-13 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODSTOCK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm knocked a couple of trees in Jefferson Township. A motorcycle rider was injured when a tree fell onto the motorcycle near the intersection of Berkshire Valley and Dover-Milton Roads.