A departing very deep cyclone combined with strong high pressure to the west yielded a strong pressure gradient from the Plains eastward to the northern Mid-Atlantic and New England regions. High winds gusting 50-60 mph resulted in scattered power outages and trees down across the region. Some minor structural damage also occurred.

High Wind in EASTERN OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 24-FEB-19 22:12:00 to 24-FEB-19 22:12:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

WeatherFlow station X025 (XTUK) in the Great Bay Boulevard Wildlife Management Area, Little Egg Harbor Twp, NJ measured a 59 mph wind gust at 10:12pm. A sustained wind speed of 41 mph was also reported around the same time. A gas station sign was damaged in Bayville.

High Wind in EASTERN OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 24-FEB-19 22:16:00 to 24-FEB-19 22:16:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

CWOP station E4321 in Beach Haven, NJ measured a 60 mph wind gust at 10:16pm. A sustained wind speed of 50 mph was also reported around the same time. A gas station sign was damaged in Bayville.

High Wind in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-19 03:12:00 to 25-FEB-19 03:12:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

WeatherFlow station X000 (XPER) in Perth Amboy, NJ measured a 58 mph wind gust at 3:12am. A sustained wind speed of 46 mph was also reported around the same time. Power lines were reported down on NJ-35 south of the NJ Turnpike. All lanes were closed and detoured. A tree was blown down on the Garden State Parkway Southbound north of the Colonia Service Area. The right lane and shoulder were blocked.

High Wind in WESTERN ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-19 08:33:00 to 25-FEB-19 08:33:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

ACY measured wind gust of 50 kts. A tree was blown down on the Garden State Parkway Northbound north of exit 44. One lane was blocked. A tree was blown down on US-322 Eastbound at Weymouth Rd.

High Wind in WESTERN MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-19 12:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a 58 mph wind gust in Keyport, NJ around noon.  A tree was blown down on NJ-35 northbound at Apple Farm Rd in Middletown Twp. All lanes were closed. A telephone pole and power lines were blown down on US-9 Southbound south of NJ-79 in Freehold Twp. Downed power lines on NJ-36 in both directions at Atlantic St. All lanes were closed and detoured. Tree blown down on Garden State Parkway Southbound north of Asbury Toll Plaza in Tinton Falls. The right and center lanes were blocked.

High Wind in CUMBERLAND, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-19 06:13:00 to 25-FEB-19 10:44:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees and power lines reported down on NJ-47.

High Wind in NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-19 09:52:00 to 25-FEB-19 14:51:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and power lines reported down on NJ-47.

High Wind in WESTERN OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-19 12:15:00 to 25-FEB-19 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A gas station sign was damaged in Bayville.

High Wind in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 24-FEB-19 23:17:00 to 25-FEB-19 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree fell across I-195 blocking Eastbound lanes near Exit 3. Trees, utility poles, and power lines were down on Great Road in Princeton. A tree fell across US-206 closing all lanes in Lawrence Twp. A large tree fell through a fence in Prospect Park.

High Wind in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-19 09:27:00 to 25-FEB-19 09:57:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree and power lines fell on Parlin Lane in Watchung. A utility pole and power lines fell across US-206 in Belle Mead.

High Wind in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-19 11:33:00 to 25-FEB-19 11:33:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Utility pole fell across NJ-31 5 miles west of Hopewell.

High Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-19 03:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

West Hanover Road closed due to fallen utility pole and power lines in Morris Plains.

High Wind in WARREN, NEW JERSEY
From 24-FEB-19 22:26:00 to 25-FEB-19 10:06:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Numerous reports of trees, utility poles, and power lines down blocking roads and intersections across the county.

High Wind in SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-19 00:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Based on surrounding reports and observations, winds likely gusted to 50 kts across the county.

High Wind in SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-19 00:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Based on surrounding reports and observations, winds likely gusted to 50 kts across the county.

High Wind in EASTERN MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 24-FEB-19 22:30:00 to 25-FEB-19 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Based on surrounding reports and observations, winds likely gusted to 50 kts across the county.

High Wind in EASTERN ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 24-FEB-19 22:30:00 to 25-FEB-19 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Based on surrounding reports and observations, winds likely gusted to 50 kts across the county.

High Wind in EASTERN CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 24-FEB-19 22:30:00 to 25-FEB-19 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Based on surrounding reports and observations, winds likely gusted to 50 kts across the county.

High Wind in WESTERN CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-19 00:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Based on surrounding reports and observations, winds likely gusted to 50 kts across the county.

High Wind in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-19 00:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Based on surrounding reports and observations, winds likely gusted to 50 kts across the county.

High Wind in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-19 00:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Based on surrounding reports and observations, winds likely gusted to 50 kts across the county.

High Wind in SALEM, NEW JERSEY
From 25-FEB-19 00:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Based on surrounding reports and observations, winds likely gusted to 50 kts across the county.