New Jersey, 2023

Tornadoes and Hail in New Jersey, April 1, 2023

April 1, 2023 · NWS PHI · 55 events in 11 counties and zones

A strong cold front approached the region, with a line of strong showers and thunderstorms developing out ahead of the front. Storms produced damaging winds, multiple tornadoes, and small to medium-sized hail in New Jersey.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it. Tap one for its entry below.

  • Tornadoes
  • Tropical storms and surge
  • Floods
  • Wind
  • Hail
  • Winter weather
  • Heat and drought
  • Cold
  • Fire, smoke and dust
  • Marine and coastal
  • Other

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$5,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
55

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS PHI wrote it up.

A strong cold front approached the region, with a line of strong showers and thunderstorms developing out ahead of the front. Storms produced damaging winds, multiple tornadoes, and small to medium-sized hail in New Jersey.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Apr 1, 4:49 PM EST, 1 hour 6 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 1, 4:49 PM EST, 1 hour 6 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
549 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

.SYNOPSIS...
A strong low pressure system is expected to pass across the
Saint Lawrence River Valley this afternoon. The low is
anticipated to pull a strong cold front through our area this
evening with windy conditions, showers, and thunderstorms
expected. High pressure should follow for Sunday into Monday.
The next low pressure system is then expected to approach our
region with the associated warm front pushing through Tuesday,
followed by the cold front later in the mid-week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH SUNDAY/...
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 107 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

...TORNADO WATCH 109 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Latest analysis places low pressure in southern Ontario with a
cold front extending southward across eastern NY, eastern PA,
and into West VA.

A developing squall line is moving quickly eastward across
eastern PA. Greatest threat remains straight line winds, with
strong winds just off the deck easily mixing down to the surface
with the storms. Earlier this afternoon winds up to 68 mph were
recorded across western and central PA. With strong veering off
the deck, the potential also exists for an isolated tornado.

Southerly winds have relaxed a bit, but expect a surge of wind
behind the front, with gusts up to 50 mph expected across much
of the area this evening. Thus, wind advisory continues until 2
AM. Otherwise, clearing and cooling rapidly tonight, with lows
dropping quickly into the 30s for most...20s in the Poconos.
There could even be a snow shower in the Poconos overnight.

High pressure builds in Sunday, though its a much colder air
mass to be sure. Not quite as cold as Thursday, but highs will
struggle to rise above 50 in most of the area. Winds will be
lower, however, with gusts mainly in the 20-30 mph range, likely
diminishing later in the day as the high moves overhead.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...
High pressure will slide offshore on Sunday night. Prime
radiational cooling conditions are expected as the boundary
layer will decouple, with winds likely going calm. Skies will be
mostly clear as well. Decent potential for some Frost/Freeze
Products as the NBM 50th percentile minimum temperatures are
around freezing north of Philadelphia and between 32-38 degrees
for the PHL metro and south.

Temperatures will rapidly rebound Monday as southwesterly winds
bring warmer air to the region with temperatures expected to
warm into the mid to upper 60s which is about 5 degrees warmer
than normal. Temperatures continue to warm on Tuesday with highs
getting into the low to mid 70s. Some clouds are expected for
the early part of the week, though no precipitation is
anticipated at this time.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
The mid-week period will be marked by above average
temperatures as southerly flow continues with a warm front
passing on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning. There could be a few
showers as the warm front lifts north as it looks unsettled
overall. Highs on Wednesday look to climb into the low to mid
70s.

An area of low pressure will cut through the Great Plains,
moving into the upper Midwest by Wednesday morning. This will
drop a rather strong cold front through our region. Some timing
differences exist with global guidance with the passage of the
front and potential convection out ahead of the front. GFS seems
the most progressive, having the front offshore by late
Thursday morning while the ECMWF/GEM are later on, more towards
Thursday afternoon/evening. This has resulted in a larger spread
of high temperatures for Thursday, with a 12 degree difference
between the 25th and 75th percentile around Philadelphia. Still
a long way off, but progged instability looks sufficient for
some thunderstorms, especially if the front were to come through
later. However, the highest/more favorable shear looks to be
north and west of the CWA. Will continue to monitor over the
upcoming forecast cycles. Currently have a broad area and period
of Chc PoPS to account for the uncertainty.

Following the frontal passage late next week, high pressure
will build in, with a period of below normal temperatures likely
for the end of the week and start of next weekend.

&&

.AVIATION /22Z SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG,
KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.

Rest of Today and Tonight...VFR conditions prevail presently
with a SW wind gusting up to 30 kts. Storms move in late this
afternoon mainly after 21Z, with gusts possibly up to 50 kts and
IFR intervals with heavy rain. Clearing rapidly later this
evening with gusts possibly remaining near 40 kts for a few
hours before diminishing overnight. Moderate confidence overall,
low confidence in exact timing.

Sunday...VFR. Northwest wind 10 to 20 knots. High confidence.

Outlook...

Sunday Night...VFR. Winds going light and variable. High
confidence.

Monday through Monday Night...VFR. Southerly winds around 10-15
kt, decreasing to 5-10 kt at night. High confidence.

Tuesday...VFR. South to Southwest winds around 10 kt. High
confidence.

Tuesday Night...VFR. South to Southeast winds around 5-10 kt.
Moderate confidence.

Wednesday through Wednesday Night... sub-VFR conditions
possible as a warm front moves through with scattered showers.
Southerly winds around 10-15 kt with gusts 20-25 kt. Moderate
confidence.

Thursday...sub-VFR conditions possible with
showers/thunderstorms move through ahead of a cold front.
West/Southwest winds around 10- 15 kt with gusts 20-25 kt.

&&

.MARINE...
Gale Warning across all marine zones thru tonight. The initial
gusts have peaked and we likely are mostly sub-Gale much of the
remainder of the day. A cold front then brings strong storms
across the waters this evening, with potential for 50 kt gusts
and special marine warnings. Just behind the cold front, winds
will shift NW and again reach gale- force. This second burst is
expected to be more widespread with gusts 35-40 kts. Seas will
be building to 7-10 feet this afternoon and evening, then
gradually decline overnight.

Sunday...Northwest wind 20 to 25 knots gradually diminishing to
10 to 15 knots. Seas 5-8 feet early diminishing to 2-4 feet late.

Outlook...

Sunday Night...No marine headlines anticipated. Northwest winds
shift, becoming southeasterly. Wind speeds under 10 kt. Seas 2
to 3 feet.

Monday through Monday Night...SCA conditions probable. Southerly
winds around 20 kt, with gusts around 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 feet.

Tuesday...No marine headlines anticipated. Southerly winds
around 10- 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 feet.

Tuesday Night...No marine headlines anticipated. Southerly winds
around 10-15 kt with seas 2 to 3 feet.

Wednesday through Wednesday night...SCA conditions possible.
Southerly winds around 15-20 kt with gusts near 25 kt. Seas 3 to
5 feet.

Thursday...SCA conditions possible. South/Southwesterly winds
around 15-20 kt with gusts near 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 feet.

&&

.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...Wind Advisory until 2 AM EDT Sunday for PAZ054-055-060>062-070-
     071-101>106.
NJ...Wind Advisory until 2 AM EDT Sunday for NJZ007-009-013>027.
DE...Wind Advisory until 2 AM EDT Sunday for DEZ001>004.
MD...Wind Advisory until 2 AM EDT Sunday for MDZ012-015-019-020.
MARINE...Gale Warning until 8 AM EDT Sunday for ANZ430-431-450>455.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Hoeflich/RCM
NEAR TERM...Kruzdlo/RCM
SHORT TERM...Hoeflich
LONG TERM...Hoeflich
AVIATION...Hoeflich/RCM
MARINE...Hoeflich/RCM
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 1, 4:02 PM EST, 1 hour 53 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

DEZ001-022102-
New Castle-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for New Castle County in Delaware.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.
Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

DEZ002-022102-
Kent-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Kent County in Delaware.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.
Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

DEZ003-022102-
Inland Sussex-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for inland portions of Sussex County
in Delaware.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.
Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

DEZ004-022102-
Delaware Beaches-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal portions of
Sussex County in Delaware.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ054-022102-
Carbon-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Carbon County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.
Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ055-022102-
Monroe-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Monroe County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.
Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ060-022102-
Berks-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Berks County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.
Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ061-022102-
Lehigh-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lehigh County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.
Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ062-022102-
Northampton-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Northampton County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.
Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ070-022102-
Delaware-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Delaware County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.
Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ071-022102-
Philadelphia-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Philadelphia County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.
Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ101-022102-
Western Chester-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western Chester County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.
Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ102-022102-
Eastern Chester-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Chester County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.
Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ103-022102-
Western Montgomery-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western Montgomery County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.
Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ104-022102-
Eastern Montgomery-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Montgomery County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.
Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ105-022102-
Upper Bucks-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for upper Bucks County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.
Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ106-022102-
Lower Bucks-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for lower Bucks County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.
Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ001-022102-
Sussex-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Sussex County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ007-022102-
Warren-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Warren County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.
Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ008-022102-
Morris-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Morris County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ009-022102-
Hunterdon-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Hunterdon County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ010-022102-
Somerset-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Somerset County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ012-022102-
Middlesex-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Middlesex County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ013-022102-
Western Monmouth-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western Monmouth County in New
Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ014-022102-
Eastern Monmouth-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Monmouth County in New
Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ015-022102-
Mercer-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Mercer County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ016-022102-
Salem-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Salem County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.
Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ017-022102-
Gloucester-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Gloucester County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.
Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ018-022102-
Camden-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Camden County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.
Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ019-022102-
Northwestern Burlington-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwestern Burlington County in
New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ020-022102-
Ocean-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for inland portions of Ocean County
in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ021-022102-
Cumberland-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Cumberland County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ022-022102-
Atlantic-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for inland portions of Atlantic
County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ023-022102-
Cape May-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Cape May County excluding the
Atlantic coast in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ024-022102-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal portions of
Cape May County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ025-022102-
Coastal Atlantic-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for coastal portions of Atlantic
County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ026-022102-
Coastal Ocean-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for coastal portions of Ocean County
in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ027-022102-
Southeastern Burlington-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeastern Burlington County in
New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

MDZ012-022102-
Kent MD-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Kent County in Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.
Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

MDZ015-022102-
Queen Annes-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Queen Annes County in Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.
Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

MDZ019-022102-
Talbot-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Talbot County in Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.
Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

MDZ020-022102-
Caroline-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Caroline County in Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.
Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ430-022102-
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for upper Delaware Bay.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast.
Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ431-022102-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for lower Delaware Bay.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast.
Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ450-022102-
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to Monmouth County out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast.
Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ451-022102-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to Ocean County out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast.
Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ452-022102-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to Atlantic County out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast.
Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ453-022102-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to Cape May County out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast.
Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ454-022102-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to the mouth of Delaware Bay out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ455-022102-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
0502 PM EDT Sat Apr 01 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to Sussex County out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Apr 1, 5:25 PM EST, 30 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
625 PM EDT SAT APR 1 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0605 PM     TSTM WND GST     2 SSE BRIDGEVILLE       38.72N 75.59W
04/01/2023  M98 MPH          SUSSEX             DE   MESONET

            NANTICOKE RIVER BRIDGE DEOS MESONET MEASURED
            A 98 MPH GUST LIKELY DUE TO MESONET STATION
            HIT BY TORNADO.

&&

HOEFLICH
Local storm report, Apr 1, 5:27 PM EST, 28 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
627 PM EDT SAT APR 1 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0624 PM     HAIL             STANTON                 39.72N 75.65W
04/01/2023  M0.70 INCH       NEW CASTLE         DE   TRAINED SPOTTER

            DIME SIZED HAIL IN STANTON, DE. TIME GIVEN
            IN REPORT.

&&

HOEFLICH
Local storm report, Apr 1, 5:28 PM EST, 27 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
628 PM EDT SAT APR 1 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0620 PM     HAIL             NEWARK                  39.68N 75.76W
04/01/2023  M0.70 INCH       NEW CASTLE         DE   TRAINED SPOTTER

            DIME SIZED HAIL REPORT IN NEWARK, DE. TIME
            ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.

&&

HOEFLICH
Local storm report, Apr 1, 5:30 PM EST, 25 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
630 PM EDT SAT APR 1 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0625 PM     HAIL             MALVERN                 40.04N 75.51W
04/01/2023  M0.70 INCH       CHESTER            PA   PUBLIC

&&

HOEFLICH
Local storm report, Apr 1, 5:36 PM EST, 19 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
636 PM EDT SAT APR 1 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0625 PM     HAIL             LANSDALE                40.24N 75.29W
04/01/2023  M0.70 INCH       MONTGOMERY         PA   PUBLIC

            PUBLIC REPORTS BRIEF PERIOD OF DIME SIZED
            HAIL IN LANSDALE.

&&

HOEFLICH
Local storm report, Apr 1, 5:53 PM EST, 2 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
653 PM EDT SAT APR 1 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0648 PM     TSTM WND DMG     1 WNW CHESTNUT HILL     40.08N 75.23W
04/01/2023                   PHILADELPHIA       PA   EMERGENCY MNGR

            LARGE TREE DOWNED BLOCKING BELLS MILL ROAD
            IN ANDORRA SECTION OF PHILADELPHIA COUNTY.
            TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.

&&

HOEFLICH

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 52 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 22:57 UTC.

Open the radar archive at this moment

Event by event

33 thunderstorm wind, 12 tornado, 9 hail, 1 lightning. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Burlington

When
April 1, 5:55 PM EST to 5:58 PM EST
Where
Burlington County, 0.87 mi NE of Riverton
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
40.010, -75.010

Strong downburst winds across parts of Palmyra, Riverton, and Cinnaminson preceded the tornado that formed and impacted Cinnaminson, Delran, and Moorestown. Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped beginning near the intersection of East Broad Street and Elm Avenue on the border of Palmyra, NJ. A swath of sporadic tree damage was then found to continue east-southeast towards the Riverton Country Club where numerous trees were found to have been snapped or been uprooted. All trees were found to have fallen in a east/southeasterly direction.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mercer

When
April 1, 5:58 PM EST
Where
Mercer County, 0.87 mi NW of Ewing Township
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
40.290, -74.790

Report of large tree down blocking the offramp on I-295 to Route 31. Time estimated via radar.

Tornado, Burlington

When
April 1, 5:59 PM EST to 6:03 PM EST
Where
Burlington County, 0.45 mi N of Palmyra to 0.46 mi NE of Hartford
Rating
EF1
Path length
6 mi
Path width
600 yd
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
40.007, -75.001

A tornado formed along a line of thunderstorms and made initial touchdown in Cinnaminson, NJ, near the intersection of Riverton Road and Woodside Lane where multiple trees were snapped and uprooted. It then traveled east-southeast towards Cinnaminson High School and Eleanor Rush Intermediate School, where the damage |path expanded to around 0.3 miles wide or about 520 yards, spreading across much of the surrounding neighborhood where numerous trees were reported down. The strongest wind damage occurred near the intersection of Wynwood Drive and Locust Lane where a majority of the roof covering was peeled off a single-family home. The tornado continued east-southeast across US HWY 130 into Lakeview Memorial Park where a large swath of softwood trees were either uprooted or snapped at the trunk. Continuing east-southeast, the damage path continued through the neighborhoods surrounding New Albany Road and Endicott Ave, moving towards the communities near Ravenswood Park, uprooting and snapping multiple trees. The tornado then crossed Haines Mill Road in Delran where it grew to its greatest width of approximately |0.3 miles or 600 yards. After persisting east-southeast and crossing Bridgeboro Road, it likely pushed through Esther Yanai Preserve where the damage path was lost due to lack of road networks in the preserve. Minor tree and limb damage was observed again near John Pryor Field in Moorestown. More widespread damage was then found near the intersection of Hartford Road and Worthington Drive with multiple softwood trees uprooted or snapped. The wide swath of tree damage continued over to Dominion |Drive with numerous trees uprooted or snapped and left leaning on utility lines along Borton Landing Road. It is likely at this point the tornado began to occlude and wrap up. Additional snapped branches and minor damage to veneers and siding was found along a narrow strip of Country Club Drive in the Laurel Creek Country Club neighborhood. The tornado then caused minor damage to some roof shingles on a home on Augusta Drive before snapping the top of one final utility pole on Centerton Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Burlington

When
April 1, 6:04 PM EST
Where
Burlington County, 1.48 mi SSE of Centerton
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
39.980, -74.870

A few small trees uprooted and sections of vinyl fencing blown out. Likely from the Rear Flank Downdraft of the upstream tornado. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, Burlington

When
April 1, 6:05 PM EST
Where
Burlington County, 1.06 mi E of New Albany
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
40.000, -74.960

Large amount of tree damage from Riverton Country Club along a straight line to Parry Road, Tenby Chase Drive, and Haines Mill Road in Delran. Likely due to the tornado. Time estimated via radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, Burlington

When
April 1, 6:05 PM EST
Where
Burlington County, Hartford
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Mesonet
Coordinates
39.980, -74.900

Mesonet reported a thunderstorm wind gust of 52 kts.

Hail, Mercer

When
April 1, 6:06 PM EST
Where
Mercer County, 0.87 mi NW of Mercerville
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
40.240, -74.690

Spotter reported 1 inch hail. Time estimated via radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, Burlington

When
April 1, 6:06 PM EST
Where
Burlington County, 0.69 mi N of Burlington
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.080, -74.870

Public measured a gust to 56 kt. Time estimated via radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, Middlesex

When
April 1, 6:06 PM EST
Where
Middlesex County, 1.05 mi E of Monmouth Jct
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
40.380, -74.530

Large trees downed blocking Major Road. Time estimated via radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mercer

When
April 1, 6:06 PM EST
Where
Mercer County, 1.48 mi SSE of Trenton
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.200, -74.740

Pictures of large trees downed on Lalor Street in Hamilton, NJ. Time estimated via radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, Burlington

When
April 1, 6:06 PM EST
Where
Burlington County, 1.58 mi E of Fieldsboro
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
40.130, -74.670

Large pine tree uprooted at a residence along Old York Road. Time estimated via radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, Salem

When
April 1, 6:07 PM EST
Where
Salem County, Pennsville
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
39.650, -75.520

Tree down on Riviera Drive near Boston Road. Time estimated via radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, Burlington

When
April 1, 6:07 PM EST
Where
Burlington County, 1.06 mi W of Crosswicks
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
40.150, -74.670

NWS Storm Survey found significant straight line wind damage along Ward Avenue between Bordentown and Crosswicks near the Garden State Youth Corrections Facility. Numerous trees and power poles were snapped in this area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Burlington

When
April 1, 6:08 PM EST
Where
Burlington County, 1.06 mi E of New Albany
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.000, -74.960

Pictures of trees and fences downed. Time estimated via radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, Burlington

When
April 1, 6:08 PM EST
Where
Burlington County, 0.53 mi E of Crosswicks
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
40.150, -74.640

NWS Storm Survey found substantial straight line wind damage within a roughly 2 mile swath near and south of Crosswicks extending east and eventually impacting Ellisdale-Crosswicks Road. Several trees snapped or uprooted in this area.

Tornado, Mercer

When
April 1, 6:08 PM EST
Where
Mercer County, 1.61 mi SSE of North Crosswicks
Rating
EF1
Path length
0.06 mi
Path width
300 yd
Continued into
Burlington, Nj (PHI)
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
40.150, -74.634

After a straight line wind event upstream toward Bordentown along Ward Avenue, a QLCS tornado developed in the village of Crosswicks around 7:08 PM EDT. Much of the damage in Crosswicks was primarily tree damage with numerous trees uprooted or snapped. Additional straight line wind damage occurred south of the village that was not directly related to the tornadic circulation. The tornado moved east out of the village just north of Ellisdale Road where fairly significant tree damage continued on |residential properties. The tornado moved into an inaccessible wooded area along Crosswicks Creek where it crossed into Hamilton Twp in Mercer County. It emerged along a tree line near the back of the Sawmill YMCA property where it continued east toward the intersection of Sawmill Road and Iron Bridge Road. Near this intersection, several trees were uprooted.

The tornado continued east along Sawmill Road toward Extonville Road where additional trees were uprooted. The tornado dissipated in a field around 7:11 PM EDT east of Extonville Road where it crossed just over the Monmouth County boarder into Upper Freehold Twp. No additional tornadic damage was observed east of this field across Ellisdale Road until the next tornado began near Walnford Road.

Tornado, Burlington

When
April 1, 6:08 PM EST to 6:09 PM EST
Where
Burlington County, 0.94 mi E of Crosswicks to 1 mi E of Crosswicks
Rating
EF1
Path length
0.07 mi
Path width
300 yd
Continued into
Mercer, Nj (PHI)
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
40.150, -74.632

After a straight line wind event upstream toward Bordentown along Ward Avenue, a QLCS tornado developed in the village of Crosswicks around 7:08 PM EDT. Much of the damage in Crosswicks was primarily tree damage with numerous trees uprooted or snapped. Additional straight line wind damage occurred south of the village that was not directly related to the tornadic circulation. The tornado moved east out of the village just north of Ellisdale Road where fairly significant tree damage continued on |residential properties. The tornado moved into an inaccessible wooded area along Crosswicks Creek where it crossed into Hamilton Twp in Mercer County. It emerged along a tree line near the back of the Sawmill YMCA property where it continued east toward the intersection of Sawmill Road and Iron Bridge Road. Near this intersection, several trees were uprooted.

The tornado continued east along Sawmill Road toward Extonville Road where additional trees were uprooted. The tornado dissipated in a field around 7:11 PM EDT east of Extonville Road where it crossed just over the Monmouth County boarder into Upper Freehold Twp. No additional tornadic damage was observed east of this field across Ellisdale Road until the next tornado began near Walnford Road.

Tornado, Burlington

When
April 1, 6:08 PM EST
Where
Burlington County, 0.27 mi NE of Crosswicks
Rating
EF1
Path length
0.67 mi
Path width
300 yd
Continued into
Mercer, Nj (PHI)
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
40.153, -74.646

After a straight line wind event upstream toward Bordentown along Ward Avenue, a QLCS tornado developed in the village of Crosswicks around 7:08 PM EDT. Much of the damage in Crosswicks was primarily tree damage with numerous trees uprooted or snapped. Additional straight line wind damage occurred south of the village that was not directly related to the tornadic circulation. The tornado moved east out of the village just north of Ellisdale Road where fairly significant tree damage continued on |residential properties. The tornado moved into an inaccessible wooded area along Crosswicks Creek where it crossed into Hamilton Twp in Mercer County. It emerged along a tree line near the back of the Sawmill YMCA property where it continued east toward the intersection of Sawmill Road and Iron Bridge Road. Near this intersection, several trees were uprooted.

The tornado continued east along Sawmill Road toward Extonville Road where additional trees were uprooted. The tornado dissipated in a field around 7:11 PM EDT east of Extonville Road where it crossed just over the Monmouth County boarder into Upper Freehold Twp. No additional tornadic damage was observed east of this field across Ellisdale Road until the next tornado began near Walnford Road.

Tornado, Mercer

When
April 1, 6:09 PM EST to 6:11 PM EST
Where
Mercer County, 1.72 mi SE of North Crosswicks to 3.04 mi ESE of North Crosswicks
Rating
EF1
Path length
1.81 mi
Path width
300 yd
Continued into
Monmouth, Nj (PHI)
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
40.150, -74.631

After a straight line wind event upstream toward Bordentown along Ward Avenue, a QLCS tornado developed in the village of Crosswicks around 7:08 PM EDT. Much of the damage in Crosswicks was primarily tree damage with numerous trees uprooted or snapped. Additional straight line wind damage occurred south of the village that was not directly related to the tornadic circulation. The tornado moved east out of the village just north of Ellisdale Road where fairly significant tree damage continued on |residential properties. The tornado moved into an inaccessible wooded area along Crosswicks Creek where it crossed into Hamilton Twp in Mercer County. It emerged along a tree line near the back of the Sawmill YMCA property where it continued east toward the intersection of Sawmill Road and Iron Bridge Road. Near this intersection, several trees were uprooted.

The tornado continued east along Sawmill Road toward Extonville Road where additional trees were uprooted. The tornado dissipated in a field around 7:11 PM EDT east of Extonville Road where it crossed just over the Monmouth County boarder into Upper Freehold Twp. No additional tornadic damage was observed east of this field across Ellisdale Road until the next tornado began near Walnford Road.

Hail, Mercer

When
April 1, 6:10 PM EST
Where
Mercer County, Ajax Park
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
40.270, -74.800

Quarter sized hail in Ewing from trained spotter. Time given in report.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mercer

When
April 1, 6:10 PM EST
Where
Mercer County, 0.53 mi E of Groveville
Measured
62 kt (71 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
40.180, -74.660

Trained spotter reported a 62 kt gust. Time given in report.

Tornado, Monmouth

When
April 1, 6:11 PM EST
Where
Monmouth County, 2.05 mi SSW of Allentown
Rating
EF1
Path length
0.08 mi
Path width
300 yd
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
40.153, -74.597

After a straight line wind event upstream toward Bordentown along Ward Avenue, a QLCS tornado developed in the village of Crosswicks around 7:08 PM EDT. Much of the damage in Crosswicks was primarily tree damage with numerous trees uprooted or snapped. Additional straight line wind damage occurred south of the village that was not directly related to the tornadic circulation. The tornado moved east out of the village just north of Ellisdale Road where fairly significant tree damage continued on |residential properties. The tornado moved into an inaccessible wooded area along Crosswicks Creek where it crossed into Hamilton Twp in Mercer County. It emerged along a tree line near the back of the Sawmill YMCA property where it continued east toward the intersection of Sawmill Road and Iron Bridge Road. Near this intersection, several trees were uprooted.

The tornado continued east along Sawmill Road toward Extonville Road where additional trees were uprooted. The tornado dissipated in a field around 7:11 PM EDT east of Extonville Road where it crossed just over the Monmouth County boarder into Upper Freehold Twp. No additional tornadic damage was observed east of this field across Ellisdale Road until the next tornado began near Walnford Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Burlington

When
April 1, 6:12 PM EST
Where
Burlington County, 0.53 mi W of New Albany
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
40.000, -74.990

Large amount of trees down in the neighborhood around Locust Lane, likely due to tornado. Time estimated via radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monmouth

When
April 1, 6:13 PM EST
Where
Monmouth County, 2.14 mi SSW of Allentown
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
40.150, -74.590

NWS Storm Survey found straight line wind damage along Polhemustown Road and allong Ellisdale Road nearby. This damage was south of the tornadic circulation within the rear flank downdraft region. Time estimated via radar.

Tornado, Monmouth

When
April 1, 6:14 PM EST to 6:17 PM EST
Where
Monmouth County, 1.84 mi SSE of Allentown to 1.25 mi E of Davis
Rating
EF1
Path length
4 mi
Path width
550 yd
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
40.154, -74.572

A new QLCS tornado developed just west of a neighborhood on Walnford Road southeast of Allentown. The most significant damage from the tornado occurred to properties within the neighborhood, especially those along an open field to the southeast. The tornado was also near its widest point in this area. Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped within the neighborhood. A few homes sustained removal of roofing material, siding removal, windows blown out, and a couple garage doors blown out. Damage in this area was consistent with wind speeds estimated to be near 110 mph. An irrigation pivot was blown into a fence separating the neighborhood and the field where it was toppled over, partially into some residential yards.

The tornado continued eastward across the field toward Allentown Davis Station Road where another shorter irrigation pivot was overturned. Along the road, several trees were snapped or uprooted near and northwest of the intersection with Polhemustown Road and Holmesmill Road. A wooden power pole was also leaning in the direction of the tornado's motion. The tornado continued east along Allentown Davis Station Road where more mainly minor tree damage occurred. At the traffic circle intersection with Sharon Station Road, several road signs were blown down in various directions. The tornado moved east-southeastward into a field just south of a farmstead and north of Davis Station Road. The tornado entered another wooded residential area near the intersection of Davis Station Road ans Harvey Road where more significant tree damage occurred and the tornadic circulation widened. The tornado moved east across Meirs Road where numerous trees were snapped or uprooted on residential properties, once of which fell onto power lines. The tornado moved east toward a residential neighborhood along Long Acre Drive where some additional tree damage occurred. The |tornado moved east of the residential area across a tree line and then dissipated in an open field along Emleys Hill-Prospertown Road.

Hail, Monmouth

When
April 1, 6:16 PM EST
Where
Monmouth County, 2.07 mi N of Arneytown
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.150, -74.570

Quarter sized hail report relayed via NWS Storm Survey. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, Salem

When
April 1, 6:17 PM EST
Where
Salem County, Woodstown
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
39.650, -75.320

Trained spotter reports 60 MPH gust. Time estimated via radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, Camden

When
April 1, 6:18 PM EST
Where
Camden County, 1.73 mi ENE of Cherry Hill
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
39.930, -74.990

Trees downed on Springdale Road near Church Road and Route 70. Time estimated via radar.

Hail, Monmouth

When
April 1, 6:21 PM EST
Where
Monmouth County, Allentown
Measured
1.5 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.180, -74.580

Report from Mping.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monmouth

When
April 1, 6:24 PM EST
Where
Monmouth County, Davis
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.150, -74.520

Trees and wires down on Davis Station Road in Upper Freehold likely due to tornado. Time estimated via radar.

Tornado, Ocean

When
April 1, 6:24 PM EST to 6:27 PM EST
Where
Ocean County, 1.71 mi SE of Holmeson to 1.92 mi W of Jacksons Mills
Rating
EF2
Path length
2.1 mi
Path width
200 yd
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
40.156, -74.394

A tornado formed from along an eastward moving rotating supercell within a line of thunderstorms and made initial touchdown near Patterson road, off of West Commodore Road, in Jackson Township and continued east for approximately a 3/4 mile long and 200 yard width path across the residences on the north side of Stonehenge Ct and along West Commodore Blvd, before going across the residences and businesses across Wright Debow and Hamilton Rd. Dozens of large hardwood and softwood trees were snapped or uprooted in a convergent pattern, power poles downed or snapped, fences demolished, and sheds, small outbuildings, and dumpsters flipped or moved. Despite the significant tree damage, generally only minor siding and roof shingle damage was noted. This damage was consistent with EF1 winds of 90 to 110 mph.

The tornado then likely strengthened to its greatest intensity as it continued east, across a cleared and paved area, to a newly built large warehouse development. The southern half of the warehouse, made up of several 3 story concrete pre-fab tilt-up |walls, both on the east and west side, tied together with metal roofing system above, collapsed in an eastward direction. Based on the degree of damage and construction this was determined to be high end EF2 winds of 120 to 130 mph. In addition dozens of hard and soft wood trees on the south and southeast side of the building and east side parking lot were uprooted or trunks snapped laying in a E/NE direction.

The tornado continued on, now in an east southeast direction, for about 3/4 mile with about 200 yd path width, just north of GasTime, across Diamond Road and back along West Commodore road, and into the residences around Indiero Lane and Oaktree Lanes. The most extensive tree and powerline damage was seen along West Commodore Road, with hundreds of mature hard and soft wood trees uprooted or snapped in a convergent pattern, numerous power poles downed or snapped, as well as roofing and insulation debris from the warehouse being littered along the way. The tree damage along part of West Commodore Road was consistent with winds of 100 to 120 mph. The tornado appeared to be weakening to EF0 as it entered the residences around Indiero Lane and Oaktree Lanes, south of West Commodore, with the tree damage path becoming scattered and narrowing to 100 yards, and only minor siding and roof shingle damage noted. The tornado likely occluded just before reaching the|Land O Pines Mobile Home Park, where the tornado path ended.

Hail, Burlington

When
April 1, 6:26 PM EST
Where
Burlington County, 0.53 mi E of Evansville
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
39.970, -74.740

Report from Mping.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ocean

When
April 1, 6:29 PM EST
Where
Ocean County, 1.74 mi SW of Hyson
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
40.130, -74.290

A path of trees and sheds damaged. Time estimated via radar.

Hail, Gloucester

When
April 1, 6:30 PM EST
Where
Gloucester County, 0.53 mi W of Glassboro
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
39.720, -75.130

Report from Mping.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monmouth

When
April 1, 6:30 PM EST
Where
Monmouth County, 0.53 mi W of Southard
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.150, -74.230

Pictures of significant tree damage around Howell with reports of Power Outages and wires downed likely due to tornado. Time estimated via radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monmouth

When
April 1, 6:31 PM EST
Where
Monmouth County, 0.53 mi E of Larrabees
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
40.120, -74.190

A few trees uprooted at Howell Mobile Park. Time estimated via radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monmouth

When
April 1, 6:32 PM EST
Where
Monmouth County, 0.69 mi N of Candlewood
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
40.140, -74.230

Report of Gazebo lifted from porch. Time estimated via radar.

Hail, Ocean

When
April 1, 6:33 PM EST
Where
Ocean County, 0.69 mi N of South Lakewood
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
40.080, -74.250

Trained spotter reports 1 inch hail. Time estimated via radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ocean

When
April 1, 6:33 PM EST
Where
Ocean County, 0.69 mi N of Lakewood Arpt
Measured
54 kt (62 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
40.080, -74.180

Trained spotter measures and reports a 54 kt gust. Time given in report.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monmouth

When
April 1, 6:33 PM EST
Where
Monmouth County, 0.87 mi NW of Southard
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.160, -74.230

Pictures of large trees downed on Lake Drive and Aldrich Drive in Howell. Likely due to the tornado. Time estimated via radar.

Tornado, Ocean

When
April 1, 6:33 PM EST to 6:34 PM EST
Where
Ocean County, 0.35 mi NNW of Hyson to 0.59 mi E of Hyson
Rating
EF2
Path length
1.4 mi
Path width
150 yd
Continued into
Monmouth, Nj (PHI)
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
40.154, -74.273

A tornado formed along an eastward moving rotating supercell within a line of thunderstorms and made an initial touchdown on the north side of Palomino Drive. A 100 yard wide path of dozens of large hardwood and softwood trees were snapped or uprooted in a convergent east to northeast pattern between the north side of |Palomino Drive and the high tension powerlines paralleling to the north. In addition to the extensive tree damage, numerous fences were demolished with moderate roof and shingle damage to houses on the north side of Palomino Drive. The path of tree damage continued east southeast, across N New Prospect Rd, and along the north and northeast periphery of the newly built Paragon apartment complex. The degree of tree and home damage is consistent with winds of 100-120 mph.

The tornado continued east southeast down to the intersection of Larsen Road and Maplewood Place. Several large hard and soft wood trees were snapped or uprooted in a convergent pattern, and power poles downed, on either side of Larsen at this intersection. The tornado tracked east southeast across the residences along the |east side of Maplewood and the northeast section of Dogwood Rd, with about a 150 yd width path of dozens of large trees snapped or uprooted in a convergent pattern, power poles downed or snapped, fences demolished, and sheds flipped or moved. Despite the |significant tree damage, generally only minor siding and roof shingle damage was noted. This damage was consistent with EF1 winds of 90 to 110 mph. The tornado likely moved southeast from here across a shallow NE to SW cleared valley area along the Monmouth/Ocean county border with transmission lines running through. No damage was noted to the transmission lines or the metal truss towers.

The tornado then likely strengthened to its greatest intensity as it continued east southeast from the clearing to the residences on the southwest corner of Spicy Pond Rd. Numerous large trees snapped or uprooted in a 300 yd long and 150 yd wide |convergent pattern, fences demolished, and several houses having minor to moderate siding, gutter, awning, deck and roof shingle damage. The worst damage occurred to a house facing to the southwest on the southwest corner of Spicy Pond Road, whose whole roof was lifted and tossed into their backyard and immediate neighbor backyards. Some of the debris, including a larger roof rafter was lofted about 125 yards, impaling the roof and second floor of a house on the east side of Addison Road. In addition, some siding from the house was impaled into the siding of the neighboring house to the north, with insulation and siding debris littering the neighborhood for about 200 yds to to the east southeast. Based on the degree of damage and construction this was determined to be EF2 wind damage of 110-120 mph. The tornado |likely quickly occluded after passing Addison Rd, ending its short path.

Tornado, Monmouth

When
April 1, 6:34 PM EST
Where
Monmouth County, 0.59 mi E of Hyson
Rating
EF2
Path length
0.19 mi
Path width
150 yd
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
40.151, -74.259

A tornado formed along an eastward moving rotating supercell within a line of thunderstorms and made an initial touchdown on the north side of Palomino Drive. A 100 yard wide path of dozens of large hardwood and softwood trees were snapped or uprooted in a convergent east to northeast pattern between the north side of |Palomino Drive and the high tension powerlines paralleling to the north. In addition to the extensive tree damage, numerous fences were demolished with moderate roof and shingle damage to houses on the north side of Palomino Drive. The path of tree damage continued east southeast, across N New Prospect Rd, and along the north and northeast periphery of the newly built Paragon apartment complex. The degree of tree and home damage is consistent with winds of 100-120 mph.

The tornado continued east southeast down to the intersection of Larsen Road and Maplewood Place. Several large hard and soft wood trees were snapped or uprooted in a convergent pattern, and power poles downed, on either side of Larsen at this intersection. The tornado tracked east southeast across the residences along the |east side of Maplewood and the northeast section of Dogwood Rd, with about a 150 yd width path of dozens of large trees snapped or uprooted in a convergent pattern, power poles downed or snapped, fences demolished, and sheds flipped or moved. Despite the |significant tree damage, generally only minor siding and roof shingle damage was noted. This damage was consistent with EF1 winds of 90 to 110 mph. The tornado likely moved southeast from here across a shallow NE to SW cleared valley area along the Monmouth/Ocean county border with transmission lines running through. No damage was noted to the transmission lines or the metal truss towers.

The tornado then likely strengthened to its greatest intensity as it continued east southeast from the clearing to the residences on the southwest corner of Spicy Pond Rd. Numerous large trees snapped or uprooted in a 300 yd long and 150 yd wide |convergent pattern, fences demolished, and several houses having minor to moderate siding, gutter, awning, deck and roof shingle damage. The worst damage occurred to a house facing to the southwest on the southwest corner of Spicy Pond Road, whose whole roof was lifted and tossed into their backyard and immediate neighbor backyards. Some of the debris, including a larger roof rafter was lofted about 125 yards, impaling the roof and second floor of a house on the east side of Addison Road. In addition, some siding from the house was impaled into the siding of the neighboring house to the north, with insulation and siding debris littering the neighborhood for about 200 yds to to the east southeast. Based on the degree of damage and construction this was determined to be EF2 wind damage of 110-120 mph. The tornado |likely quickly occluded after passing Addison Rd, ending its short path.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ocean

When
April 1, 6:38 PM EST
Where
Ocean County, 0.53 mi W of (Nel)nas Lakehurst
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by
ASOS
Coordinates
40.030, -74.390

Lakehurst NAS ASOS measured a 50 kt gust.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monmouth

When
April 1, 6:40 PM EST
Where
Monmouth County, 1.59 mi E of Larrabees
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.120, -74.170

Trees snapped and large branches down. A vehicle was damaged. Likely due to tornado. See full writeup for specific details. Time estimated via radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monmouth

When
April 1, 6:41 PM EST
Where
Monmouth County, 0.69 mi N of Monmouth Co Arpt
Measured
53 kt (61 mph) measured gust
Reported by
AWOS
Coordinates
40.190, -74.120

AWOS measured a 53 kt gust.

Tornado, Monmouth

When
April 1, 6:42 PM EST to 6:44 PM EST
Where
Monmouth County, 0.54 mi WNW of Manasquan to 0.31 mi WNW of Manasquan
Rating
EF2
Path length
0.14 mi
Path width
50 yd
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
40.122, -74.040

A tornado formed from an east southeast moving rotating supercell within a line of thunderstorms and made a brief touchdown on the National Guard Training Center Grounds in Sea Girt, NJ.

The tornado likely developed over Stockton Lake and tracked east southeast over the New Jersey Youth Challenge Academy. The entire half dome, wood frame, shingled roof of the southwest facing academy building, about 25 yards wide and 50 yards long, was |lifted and thrown eastward. The debris was lofted and strewn for about 250 yards to the east northeast in a tapering, semi-circled debris drag marks and layout pattern. In addition one tree was uprooted and laid in an east northeast direction. The tornado |likely lifted as it tracked east across the parking lot and open grass fields. Based on the degree of damage and construction this was determined to be EF2 wind damage of 110- 120 mph, with debris and downed tree pattern indicative of a tornado.

Isolated large tree damage was noted upstream of the National Guard Training Center starting at the corner of Sea Girt Ave and Route 35, working east southeast down Sea Girt Avenue, across the intersection of Atlantic and Broad Street, to Pearce Avenue and |behind Manasquan Fire Department. There is not enough evidence in the damage indicators to classify as part of the tornado track, and so more likely associated with a narrow developing rear flank downdraft of 70-80 mph, that shortly later lead to tornado |formation over Stockton Lake. A couple of other notable impacts, 400 yards to the north of the New Jersey Youth Challenge Academy building, a couple of bleachers were pushed about 40 yards east northeast from their starting position across the Athletic field. Once again, not enough supporting evidence for this being a separate EF0 tornado, but instead, more likely due to straight line winds or gustnado of 70 to 80 mph winds.

Finally, a small bleacher was overturned at the Manasquan Little League Fields, about 600 yards southeast of New Jersey Youth Challenge Academy and right before the ocean beachfront, again consistent with straight line winds of 70 to 80 mph. For |reference, the Sea Girt observing site measured a similar 71 mph gust at this time.

Tornado, Atlantic

When
April 1, 6:42 PM EST to 6:43 PM EST
Where
Atlantic County, 0.6 mi SW of Mizpah to 0.71 mi SE of Mizpah
Rating
EF1
Path length
0.9 mi
Path width
110 yd
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
39.474, -74.858

A tornado formed along a line of thunderstorms and made an initial touchdown just east of Llewellyn Avenue and south of US HWY 40 in the Richland section of Buena Vista Township. This was a heavily forested area with large branches snapped. The tornado continued east, moving parallel to Landis Avenue, and into Mays Landing. As it |moved into Mays Landing, the tornado produced its strongest wind damage, where a roof was partially lifted off a single-family home. Numerous trees on the property had large branches broken, with an area of uprooted trees just to the east of the home.

The tornado continued to progress eastward along Landis Avenue, with large amounts of uprooted trees, snapped trunks, and broken branches. Damage remained mainly confined to the north side of the road. The tornado then crossed Estelle Avenue, where broken branches and snapped trunks continued for about another 200 yards into the |densely forested area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cumberland

When
April 1, 6:44 PM EST
Where
Cumberland County, (Miv)millville Muni
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by
ASOS
Coordinates
39.370, -75.070

Millville ASOS measures a gust of 50 kt.

Hail, Ocean

When
April 1, 6:50 PM EST
Where
Ocean County, 1.59 mi W of Riviera Beach
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.100, -74.110

Report from Mping.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monmouth

When
April 1, 6:50 PM EST
Where
Monmouth County, 0.69 mi N of Colts Neck Arpt
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.290, -74.180

Public reported a 50 kt wind gust. Time estimated via radar.

Hail, Monmouth

When
April 1, 6:57 PM EST
Where
Monmouth County, 0.53 mi E of Asbury Park
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.220, -74.010

Report from Mping.

Thunderstorm Wind, Atlantic

When
April 1, 7:04 PM EST
Where
Atlantic County, 0.53 mi E of (Acy)atlantic City A
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by
ASOS
Coordinates
39.450, -74.570

Atlantic City Airport ASOS reported a 52 kt gust.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ocean

When
April 1, 7:05 PM EST
Where
Ocean County, 0.69 mi S of Surf City
Measured
51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
39.660, -74.170

Wunderground Station knjsurfc12 reported a 51 kt gust.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cape May

When
April 1, 7:12 PM EST
Where
Cape May County, 0.54 mi E of South Seaville
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
39.180, -74.760

Multiple trees downed on Corson Tavern Road and Route 9. Time estimated via radar.

Lightning, Cape May

When
April 1, 7:12 PM EST
Where
Cape May County, 0.54 mi E of Rio Grande
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
39.020, -74.890

Structure fire caused by lightning. Time estimated via radar.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Tornado
A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.
Hail
Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Lightning
A lightning strike that killed, injured or caused damage.

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