A quasi-stationary frontal boundary was located near the border region of the mid-Atlantic and New England for much of the day on August 28. South of the front, a hot and humid air mass developed. In addition, a fast moving approaching shortwave disturbance caused shear to increase, creating an environment of moderate to strong shear and instability as well as high moisture. Forcing from the shortwave caused widespread convection to develop by early to mid afternoon. Significant storm organization occurred, particularly in association with a line of storms that impacted portions of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and northern Delmarva. This mesoscale convective system (MCS) produced widespread wind damage, with a few other storms across the region also producing damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 28-AUG-20 15:55:00 to 28-AUG-20 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BORDENTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and wires were downed near Amboy Rd near US-206. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 28-AUG-20 15:57:00 to 28-AUG-20 15:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Downed trees caused a power outage at US-206 and Mansfield Rd East. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 28-AUG-20 16:06:00 to 28-AUG-20 16:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLISDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and wires were downed near the Ellisdale-Crosswicks Rd and Province Line Rd intersection. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 28-AUG-20 16:06:00 to 28-AUG-20 16:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBBINSVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Power lines were downed near Circle Dr in Allentown. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 28-AUG-20 16:30:00 to 28-AUG-20 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH TOMS RIVER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several reports of downed trees and power lines with numerous power outages in the Toms River area. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 28-AUG-20 16:35:00 to 28-AUG-20 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORKED RIVER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and power lines were downed at several locations in Forked River. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALEM, NEW JERSEY
From 28-AUG-20 16:05:00 to 28-AUG-20 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANCOCKS BRIDGE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An NJWeathernet site at Lower Alloway's Creek measured a 60 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 28-AUG-20 15:47:00 to 28-AUG-20 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: RANCOCAS WOODS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Power lines were downed near Evergreen Dr. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 28-AUG-20 15:55:00 to 28-AUG-20 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BORDENTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Power lines were downed near Groveville Rd. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALEM, NEW JERSEY
From 28-AUG-20 16:06:00 to 28-AUG-20 16:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was downed on Acton Station Rd. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 28-AUG-20 16:38:00 to 28-AUG-20 16:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANOKA HARBOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and wires were downed near Sinclair Ave and Clairmore Ave in Lanoka Harbor. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 28-AUG-20 16:38:00 to 28-AUG-20 16:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANOKA HARBOR
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were downed in the area. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 28-AUG-20 15:53:00 to 28-AUG-20 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRENTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tree limbs and wires were downed near Bunting Ave. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 28-AUG-20 16:40:00 to 28-AUG-20 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: GILFORD PARK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several reports of downed trees and power lines in the Island Heights area. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 28-AUG-20 16:43:00 to 28-AUG-20 16:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEASIDE PARK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several reports of downed power lines near Central Ave in Berkeley. Time estimated from radar.