A cold front moving into an unstable air mass over New Jersey set off numerous showers and thunderstorms during the late afternoon hours on the 5th. Lightning with these thunderstorms was somewhat limited, so straight-line winds and heavy downpours were the major threat as these storms moved through the area. Thousands of people lost power as a result of the storms. Many wind gusts from 60 to over 70 MPH were recorded across the region. The highest gust was in Gloucester TWP at 74 mph. Rainfall amounts across the northern parts of the state did surpass an inch with the highest total 1.58 inches in Wantage.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 05-JUN-16 16:30:00 to 05-JUN-16 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Downed trees due to winds leading to road closures.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 05-JUN-16 16:32:00 to 05-JUN-16 16:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREDON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Trees and branches down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALEM, NEW JERSEY
From 05-JUN-16 16:40:00 to 05-JUN-16 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENNSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree was taken down due to wind and it blocked a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 05-JUN-16 16:51:00 to 05-JUN-16 16:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEDESBORO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree was taken down due to wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 05-JUN-16 17:06:00 to 05-JUN-16 17:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were down due to wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 05-JUN-16 17:02:00 to 05-JUN-16 17:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEWELL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several trees were uprooted due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 05-JUN-16 17:08:00 to 05-JUN-16 17:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLS LAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power out- remove.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
From 05-JUN-16 17:16:00 to 05-JUN-16 17:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEMENTON
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees down causing damage to a fence and house. Measured gust at 74 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 05-JUN-16 17:20:00 to 05-JUN-16 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH PLAINFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Large tree branches down due to wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 05-JUN-16 17:19:00 to 05-JUN-16 17:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOROFARE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and powerlines downed due to wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
From 05-JUN-16 17:21:00 to 05-JUN-16 17:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATCO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A Gazebo was lifted, moved several feet  and broke due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 05-JUN-16 17:25:00 to 05-JUN-16 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAMBLEWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was taken down due to wind and was blocking a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 05-JUN-16 18:07:00 to 05-JUN-16 18:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUMSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

A tree fell onto a car due to wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 05-JUN-16 17:45:00 to 05-JUN-16 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: VANDERBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Large tree limbs were taken down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
From 05-JUN-16 17:13:00 to 05-JUN-16 17:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACKWOOD
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree snapped due to strong wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 05-JUN-16 17:14:00 to 05-JUN-16 17:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSTOWN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated over 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 05-JUN-16 17:08:00 to 05-JUN-16 17:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRIES MILLS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large limbs were downed due to winds.