A robust mid-level short wave with a surface cold front brought scattered severe weather to our region. Severe thunderstorms in NJ developed, aided by a high shear/low CAPE environment. One supercell spawned a tornado.

Hail in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 21-FEB-23 15:25:00 to 21-FEB-23 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: (TTN)TRENTON ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Hail in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 21-FEB-23 15:37:00 to 21-FEB-23 15:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Report from MPING. Time given in report.

Hail in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 21-FEB-23 16:02:00 to 21-FEB-23 16:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: TENNENT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Corrects date on previous hail report from 1 ESE Yorketown. Time estimated from radar.

Hail in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 21-FEB-23 16:55:00 to 21-FEB-23 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOMS RIVER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported quarter size hail in Toms River. Time of observation given in report.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 21-FEB-23 15:45:00 to 21-FEB-23 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST WINDSOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree damage reported in residential areas of East Windsor Township near Wayne Way. Time estimated via radar.

Hail in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 21-FEB-23 15:30:00 to 21-FEB-23 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENNINGTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Time estimated via radar.

Hail in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 21-FEB-23 15:40:00 to 21-FEB-23 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMILTON SQUARE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Time estimated via radar.

Hail in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 21-FEB-23 16:04:00 to 21-FEB-23 16:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENGLISHTOWN ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Report from MPING. Time given in report.

Hail in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 21-FEB-23 16:21:00 to 21-FEB-23 16:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST FREEHOLD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Report from Mping.

Hail in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 22-FEB-23 16:02:00 to 22-FEB-23 16:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: TENNENT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Time estimated via radar.

Tornado in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 21-FEB-23 15:35:00 to 21-FEB-23 15:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEWISVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Sporadic minor tree damage was observed west of Interstate 295. A continuous path of tree damage was observed near Lawrence Station Road, particularly in a housing development along Fountayne Lane. Additional tree damage and damage to roofing occurred in a housing development at Lawrence Square. Estimated maximum wind speeds in this area were 105-115 MPH. In a straight line from this damage, there was roofing damage at a residence and a commercial building as well as additional tree damage along Quaker Bridge Road. Tree damage continued at a park across the street and through the 2nd and 11th holes at the adjacent golf course. Additional sporadic tree damage occurred in residential areas east of the golf course in West Windsor Township. The last tree damage was observed near the intersection of Old Trenton Road and Village Road.

Hail in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 21-FEB-23 15:30:00 to 21-FEB-23 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAWRENCEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Time estimated via radar.

Hail in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 21-FEB-23 15:47:00 to 21-FEB-23 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Report from MPING. Time given in report.