Following a more than two week stretch of dry weather, a cold front approached the mid-Atlantic on May 26. Ahead of the front, an unseasonably hot and humid air mass developed, with high temperatures near to above 90 degrees in much of the region. This contributed to strong instability, while wind shear was more moderate. Multiple rounds of convection affected the region, triggered by a pre-frontal trough and a couple of upper level impulses ahead of the front. A fairly widespread severe weather event resulted, with damaging winds by far the most widespread hazard. Numerous instances of downed trees and power lines and some property damage were reported. Thunderstorms during the evening hours were also prolific lightning producers. The final round of storms finally moved offshore close to midnight after several hours of severe weather in the region.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 17:39:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: STRATHMORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tree limbs and wires were downed near Deerfield Ln. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 21:40:00 to 26-MAY-21 21:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLINGBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tree limbs and wires were downed near Nottingham Dr. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 21:37:00 to 26-MAY-21 21:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: RANCOCAS WOODS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tree limbs and wires were downed near Globe Ln. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 21:42:00 to 26-MAY-21 21:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT HOLLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tree limbs and wires were downed near Shreve St. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 21:22:00 to 26-MAY-21 21:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAVONIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several reports of downed tree limbs and wires in the Pennsauken area. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 17:27:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATCHUNG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and wires were downed near Valley Rd. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 21:19:00 to 26-MAY-21 21:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOROFARE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several reports of downed tree limbs and wires near Jessup Rd and in West Deptford Twp. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 21:42:00 to 26-MAY-21 21:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIMBUCTOO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Wires were downed near Lambert Dr. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 22:20:00 to 26-MAY-21 22:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKERTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tree limbs and wires were downed near Sea Breeze Dr. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 21:27:00 to 26-MAY-21 21:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROSS KEYS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several reports of downed tree limbs and wires near Glassboro Cross Keys Rd. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 21:53:00 to 26-MAY-21 21:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEETWATER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tree limbs and wires were downed near Weekstown Rd. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 17:00:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST TRENTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter estimated 60 mph wind gusts with widespread power outages in the area. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 18:38:00 to 26-MAY-21 18:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEASIDE HGTS
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

NJ Weathernet measured gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 16:21:00 to 26-MAY-21 16:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARPENTERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and wires were downed near River Rd and Manor Rd. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 22:36:00 to 26-MAY-21 22:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAVALLETTE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Wires were downed near Washington Ave. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 21:35:00 to 26-MAY-21 21:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SICKLERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Wires were downed near Hemlock Ln. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 21:47:00 to 26-MAY-21 21:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: NESCO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Wires were downed near Nesco Rd. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 16:23:00 to 26-MAY-21 16:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOWER HARMONY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and wires were downed near Harmony Station Rd and River Rd. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 16:35:00 to 26-MAY-21 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROADWAY STATION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and wires were downed near Montana Rd. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 16:39:00 to 26-MAY-21 16:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUDLOW ASBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and wires were downed near Asbury West Portal Rd. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALEM, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 21:15:00 to 26-MAY-21 21:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELMER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several reports of downed tree limbs and wires in far northeastern Salem County. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 17:33:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple tree limbs were downed in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 16:52:00 to 26-MAY-21 16:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODGLEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Wires were downed near Bunnvale Rd and Hill Dr East. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 16:54:00 to 26-MAY-21 16:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLERTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and wires were downed near Allerton and Clinton. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 16:56:00 to 26-MAY-21 16:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHOOLEYS MTN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and wires were downed near Schooleys Mountain Rd. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 16:59:00 to 26-MAY-21 16:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: THREE BRIDGES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and wires were downed near Summer Rd. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 17:04:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:04:00 (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 SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 17:05:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tree limbs and wires were reported down in a few locations in the Manville area. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 17:07:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDINBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tree limbs and wires were downed near South Ln. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 17:08:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOMERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was split in half.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 17:12:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAYTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was downed on US-130 southbound ramp to Ridge Rd. All lanes were closed. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 17:14:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: MENDHAM
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several reports of downed trees and wires in Mendham. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 17:14:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and wires were reported down in the Somerville area. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 17:17:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP KILMER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tree limbs and wires were downed near Seymour Terrace. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 17:17:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT FREEDOM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tree limbs and wires were downed near Woodland Rd. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 17:19:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP KILMER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tree limbs and wires were downed near Rivercrest Dr. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 17:27:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREEN VLG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and wires were reported down in Long Hill and Millington. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 17:22:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: BASKING RIDGE ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Downed tree limbs and wires were reported in several locations between Lyons and Millington. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 17:49:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAZLET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was downed on NJ-35 near Mulberry Ln. All lanes were closed. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 17:19:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: BASKING RIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was downed on US-202 southbound, north of County Road 613. Lane restrictions were required. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 17:30:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DENVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tree limbs and wires were downed near Tabor Rd. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 21:53:00 to 26-MAY-21 21:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was downed in Medford. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 18:05:00 to 26-MAY-21 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIELLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Downed tree limbs and wires were reported in a few locations in and near the Brielle area. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 17:29:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: DENVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tree limbs and wires were downed near Park Rd. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 17:24:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: STIRLING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

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

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 26-MAY-21 21:23:00 to 26-MAY-21 21:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVERTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were downed in Palmyra.