As strengthening low pressure tracked through the Great Lakes on March 28, a strong cold front approached the mid-Atlantic coast. A narrow ribbon of modest instability developed ahead of the front. With strong wind fields in place and strong forcing from the cold front, a line of convection developed. The minimal instability caused this to be a low-topped convective line with little, though not zero, lightning. However, the strong forcing and wind fields caused the line to become a fairly prolific producer of straight line wind damage. A number of severe wind gusts were measured, with numerous reports of tree, utility, and some structural damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:38:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: MATAWAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Some large trees were downed in Matawan. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:40:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKERIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and wires were downed near Old Bridge Matawan Rd. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:42:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARLBORO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were downed in Marlboro. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:43:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: (NEL)NAS LAKEHURST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

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

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:12:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: HADDON HILLS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An NWS employee estimated 60 mph wind gusts. There was also some tree and fencing damage in the area. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:15:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRENTON
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 63 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured via a home weather station.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:38:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: (WRI)MC GUIRE AFB
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Measured at McGuire Air Force Base.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 17:39:00 to 28-MAR-21 17:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORT COLDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and power lines were downed near Westervelt Rd. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 17:57:00 to 28-MAR-21 17:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: SERGEANTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree and wires were downed near East Amwell. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:00:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAMBERTVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree and wires were downed in West Amwell. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:04:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: NATIONAL PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

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

Thunderstorm Wind in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:05:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERGA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree limbs and utility wires were downed in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:09:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: AGASOTE
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 Sanhican Dr. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:09:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT ROSE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

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

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:09:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLAWENBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

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

Thunderstorm Wind in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:46:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION BEACH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree and wires were downed on NJ-36 near Middle Rd in Hazlet Twp. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:52:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACEDONIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

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

Thunderstorm Wind in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:52:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIDGEWAY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees and wires were downed in the Leisure Village West and Pine Lake Park areas of Manchester Twp. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 17:52:00 to 28-MAR-21 17:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCKTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

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

Thunderstorm Wind in SALEM, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 17:52:00 to 28-MAR-21 17:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEDRICKTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several reports were received of downed wires from Penns Grove to Beckett. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 17:54:00 to 28-MAR-21 17:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSEMONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

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

Thunderstorm Wind in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:07:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODBURY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees, utility poles, and fences were blown down in Deptford. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:08:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Wires were downed near Cooper St. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:09:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: AGASOTE
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 Sanhican Dr. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:09:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: NESHANIC
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A tree and wires were downed near Zion Rd in Neshanic. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:10:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELANCO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An NWS employee estimated 60 mph wind gusts with downed fencing and tree branches.

Thunderstorm Wind in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:10:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLASSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree limbs and utility wires were downed in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:11:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACKWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

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

Thunderstorm Wind in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:54:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several reports of downed tree limbs and power lines in the Atlantic Highlands area. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:56:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKHURST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and wires were downed near Lincoln Ave. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 19:00:00 to 28-MAR-21 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCEAN GROVE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple areas of damage on New York Rd. A large section of roofing was removed from a motel. Road signs and several trees were downed. This damage was investigated for indications of a possible tornado, but it was determined all damage was consistent with straight line winds. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 19:00:00 to 28-MAR-21 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCEAN GROVE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple areas of damage on New York Rd. A large section of roofing was removed from a motel. Road signs and several trees were downed. This damage was investigated for indications of a possible tornado, but it was determined all damage was consistent with straight line winds. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:12:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODS TAVERN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Six to eight power poles and around 10 trees were reported down in Hillsborough. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:14:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARLINGEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A few reports of downed trees and wires on the north side of Montgomery Twp. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:15:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAYTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A utility pole was downed on NJ-47 south of US-322. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:15:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLE MEAD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

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

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:17:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHERRY HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A utility pole was downed near Church Rd. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:19:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRINCETON JCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tree limbs and wires were downed near Clarksville Rd and Penn Lyle Rd. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:20:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple transformers were observed blowing out in Williamstown. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:21:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR BROOK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

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

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:27:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: GEORGETOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

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

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:27:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINDSOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree and wires were downed on Old York Rd. The road was closed between Perrinevile Rd and Sharon Rd. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:27:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLTOWN ZIGFIELD AR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

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

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:33:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD BRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

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

Thunderstorm Wind in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:36:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARKSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and wires were downed on Carrs Tavern Rd. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 28-MAR-21 18:37:00 to 28-MAR-21 18:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAYREVILLE JCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A utility pole was downed on US-9 near Ernston Rd. Time estimated from radar.