A strong cold front approached the mid-Atlantic late on March 7. An unusually warm air mass overspread the region ahead of it, with several climate sites experiencing record high temperatures well into the 70s on the 7th. As the front approached during the evening, a line of low topped convection developed ahead of it. While instability was limited, the very strong wind fields and frontal lift allowed this line to produce widespread wind gusts of 50 to 65 mph as it moved through. This resulted in scattered to numerous reports of downed trees and power outages. The front moved offshore by late in the evening with calmer and more seasonable weather returning for the following day.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 07-MAR-22 21:11:00 to 07-MAR-22 21:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAR HILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was downed on US-202 in both directions north of Sunnybranch Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 07-MAR-22 20:51:00 to 07-MAR-22 20:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRONIA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Social media photo of a backyard shed crushed by a fallen tree. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW JERSEY
From 07-MAR-22 20:57:00 to 07-MAR-22 20:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEWARTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree and wires downed on NJ-57 in both directions near Liberty Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 07-MAR-22 21:00:00 to 07-MAR-22 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAMBERTVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was downed on NJ-29 northbound south of Weeden St.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 07-MAR-22 20:58:00 to 07-MAR-22 20:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINNETON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down and knocked out a transformer.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 07-MAR-22 21:00:00 to 07-MAR-22 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN ALPIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was downed on I-287 southbound north of Exit 30.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 07-MAR-22 21:13:00 to 07-MAR-22 21:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT FREEDOM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A basketball hoop was blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 07-MAR-22 21:20:00 to 07-MAR-22 21:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST TRENTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was downed on I-295 northbound south of Exit 76.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 07-MAR-22 21:30:00 to 07-MAR-22 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIMBUCTOO
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several poles and wires were downed on Route 541 near Irick Rd and Western Dr. Power outages occurred at nearby hotels.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 07-MAR-22 21:30:00 to 07-MAR-22 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURLINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was downed on US-130 northbound south of Jacksonville Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 07-MAR-22 22:00:00 to 07-MAR-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH LAKEWOOD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was blown over onto two vehicles on Cross St. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 07-MAR-22 21:00:00 to 07-MAR-22 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATHAM
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 07-MAR-22 21:46:00 to 07-MAR-22 21:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: (WRI)MC GUIRE AFB
Magnitude: 52.00 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 07-MAR-22 20:44:00 to 07-MAR-22 20:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: HACKETTSTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was downed onto power lines. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW JERSEY
From 07-MAR-22 20:44:00 to 07-MAR-22 20:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: HACKETTSTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was downed onto power lines on 6th St. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 07-MAR-22 20:50:00 to 07-MAR-22 20:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLADSTONE
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Starting near Fowler Road and Highway 206, there was a path of
tree and wire damage up to a few hundred yards wide. Along
Sheephill Drive in Peapack-Gladstone, several large pine trees
were snapped. The tree trunks were fallen in a uniform direction
indicating a narrow path of enhanced wind speeds. Along this same
path, damage was noted at various locations in Bernardsville.
A wooden power pole was snapped, as well as several trees uprooted
and at least one other tree snapped. Path of the worst damage was
narrow, but there was widespread other tree damage across this
area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 07-MAR-22 21:57:00 to 07-MAR-22 21:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONMOUTH CO ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Measured by Monmouth Executive Airport ASOS.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 07-MAR-22 22:14:00 to 07-MAR-22 22:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELMAR
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 07-MAR-22 21:00:00 to 07-MAR-22 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple tree limbs were downed onto roadways. Report via social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 07-MAR-22 21:05:00 to 07-MAR-22 21:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLORHAM PARK
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snapped trees and downed limbs were reported in the area by a spotter. One neighbor had a tree uprooted and another had a large limb fall on their home. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 07-MAR-22 21:06:00 to 07-MAR-22 21:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAR HILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was downed on I-287 northbound north of Exit 22.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 07-MAR-22 20:35:00 to 07-MAR-22 20:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN GARDNER
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Along Bell Avenue, there was a path of significant tree damage
across multiple properties. Several trees were uprooted and a few
softwood trees were snapped. Trees fell on electrical wires
causing damage to a nearby residence. Tree damage continued in a
path towards the railroad tracks at Bell Avenue.