New Jersey
How windy did it get in NJ? See list of highest gusts by town
Severe storms on the way for much of the East Coast this Monday
Damaging wind gusts, flash flooding and even tornadoes could cause serious problems from Florida all the way up to New York.
Overnight wind gusts exceeded 70 mph in some parts of North Jersey on March 17 as part of the recent bout of severe weather throughout the region.
Newark Liberty International Airport led the way with a gust of 71 mph at 12:20 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. Other high readings in the area include 56 mph at the High Point Monument in Sussex County at the same time, and 54 mph in Warren County at 11:15 p.m. on March 16.
The windy conditions came on the heels of a stormy day throughout much of New Jersey. The NWS issued a tornado watch for the majority of the state, along with parts of Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland on March 16.
The weather led to delays and cancellations at many of the tri-state’s airports. The highest gust was recorded at 72 mph at JFK Airport, according to the NWS, while LaGuardia reached 62 mph.
Here are other notable wind gusts recorded in North Jersey towns on March 17.
Bergen County
- Teterboro Airport: 48 mph
- Hasbrouck Heights: 43 mph
- Oakland: 40 mph
- Bergenfield: 40 mph
Morris County
- Randolph: 44 mph
- Morris Plains: 43 mph
Passaic County
South Jersey towns that recorded gusts of at least 60 mph include Avalon (74 mph), Surf City (67 mph), Elsinboro (66 mph), Keyport (64 mph), Ship Bottom (63 mph), Harvey Cedars (62 mph) and Mount Holly (60 mph).