A trough of low pressure led to the development of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms which became severe in spots and produced locally heavy rains. 40,000 were left without power across the state.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JUL-16 16:38:00 to 25-JUL-16 16:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHLAND PARK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees downed due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JUL-16 16:32:00 to 25-JUL-16 16:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOUND BROOK JCT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few trees were uprooted due to thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JUL-16 16:56:00 to 25-JUL-16 16:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORT MONMOUTH
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A 58 mph wind gust with a thunderstorm was recorded by the weatherflow at Port Monmouth.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JUL-16 17:50:00 to 25-JUL-16 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVERSIDE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several trees downed due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JUL-16 15:45:00 to 25-JUL-16 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAMBERTVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Numerous trees downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JUL-16 17:53:00 to 25-JUL-16 17:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRINGSIDE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large tree was taken down due to thunderstorm wind gusts. It fell and blocked the intersection of Woodlane and Rancocoas roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JUL-16 15:53:00 to 25-JUL-16 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENNINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Trees downed due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JUL-16 16:40:00 to 25-JUL-16 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIVE PTS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Several trees downed due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JUL-16 16:45:00 to 25-JUL-16 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD BRIDGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees taken down due to thunderstorm winds leading to power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JUL-16 18:15:00 to 25-JUL-16 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAMBLEWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees downed due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JUL-16 16:27:00 to 25-JUL-16 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: JAMESBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was snapped was snapped due to thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JUL-16 17:43:00 to 25-JUL-16 17:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLINGBORO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several trees downed in the Garfield Park neighborhood.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JUL-16 16:27:00 to 25-JUL-16 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees downed due to thunderstorm winds near Washington Valley and Tullo roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JUL-16 15:53:00 to 25-JUL-16 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: WASHINGTON CROSSING
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several wires and trees downed due to thunderstorm winds on Route 29 near Washington Crossing.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JUL-16 15:57:00 to 25-JUL-16 15:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BRANCH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds ripped a chimney off a house and moved two cars 100 feet.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JUL-16 17:10:00 to 25-JUL-16 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREEN POND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Downed trees throughout the area due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JUL-16 16:45:00 to 25-JUL-16 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HYSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorm winds took down wires and a utility pole.

Hail in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JUL-16 18:00:00 to 25-JUL-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLINGBORO
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail with thunderstorms was measured at 1.5 inches.

Lightning in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JUL-16 15:25:00 to 25-JUL-16 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANOVER
Property damage: 0.01K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A house on Gaspar ave. was struck by lightning and caught on fire.

Tornado in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JUL-16 16:12:00 to 25-JUL-16 16:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: READINGTON ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Thunderstorms produced a EF-1 tornado in Readington and Branchburg Townships.  Maximum winds reached 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JUL-16 15:55:00 to 25-JUL-16 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILFORD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Numerous trees and wires downed due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JUL-16 15:55:00 to 25-JUL-16 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WERTSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Several trees downed due to thunderstorm winds.

Flood in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JUL-16 17:00:00 to 25-JUL-16 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOUND BROOK JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several cars in roadways in South Bound Brook and Piscataway.

Flood in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JUL-16 17:00:00 to 25-JUL-16 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TITUSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.01K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flooding closed route 29 between River and Valley roads for a duration.

Flood in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 25-JUL-16 06:30:00 to 25-JUL-16 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEAHALA PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Long Beach Blvd. Flooded in spots.