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July 1, 2021 - Thunderstorm Wind

Several reports of power lines down in the area. Time estimated from radar.

Woodbine Jct - Woodbine Jct
November 15, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind

Multiple reports of power outages with blown transformers in the area. This included near Wildwood Schooner Island Marina and Light House Marina.

West Wildwood - West Wildwood
June 21, 2016 - Thunderstorm Wind

Several power poles snapped due to thunderstorm winds with some damage to a roof on Pacific Ave.

Fishing Creek - Fishing Creek
June 29, 2012 - Thunderstorm Wind

A gust front outrunning a cluster of severe thunderstorms entered near Eldora in western Cape May County at approximately 12:33 am EDT on the 30th. This gust front produced damaging wind gusts estimated from 65 to 70 mph as it traversed eastward across the county. Within approximately 20 minutes of the gust front passage, a potent line of severe thunderstorms tracked eastward into Cape May County. Strong wind gusts, estimated between 65 to 70 mph, resulted in significant tree and power line damage across the county. ||Several wind gusts in association with the gust front passage or cluster of intense thunderstorms were measured or estimated across the county by trained spotters and residents. The strongest measured wind gust across Cape May County was recorded in Eldora at 65 mph by a county official at 1:10 am EDT on the 30th. A 51 mph gust was measured by a trained spotter in Ocean City at 1:30 am EDT on the 30th. Elsewhere in Ocean City, a resident estimated wind gusts to be greater than 60 mph at 1:00 am EDT, causing several trees to be blown down. Wind gusts were also estimated to be greater than 60 mph by a resident in Sea Isle City at 12:50 am EDT. Finally, a 55 mph wind gust was estimated by a trained spotter in Wildwood at 1:15 am EDT. Severe thunderstorms exited eastern Cape May County, including the town of Avalon, at approximately 1:40 am EDT on the 30th. ||Widespread damage occurred across Cape May County as a result of the strong wind gusts associated with the gust front and cluster of severe thunderstorms. Trees, large tree limbs, and electric wires were blown down in Goshen, Ocean City, Woodbine, Marmora, and Avalon. In Middle Township, wind gusts knocked down wires and trees, including along U.S. Route 9. Strong wind gusts also blew down trees and power poles in Lower Township, including along Myrtle and Pine Streets. As a result, thousands of customers across the county experienced multi-day power outages, and many roads were impassable. Some areas experienced power outages for up to one week. Several communities provided air-conditioned cooling centers as temperatures soared into the 90s during the week following the derecho.

Eldora - Avalon

Episodes

July 27, 2005

A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees in Dennis Township near the intersection of New Jersey State Routes 83 and 47. Scattered outages occurred throughout the county. Several riders became stuck on the Great Nor'easter Rollercoaster at Morey's Pier in North Wildwood when power was lost. Atlantic City Electric reported about 2,500 homes and businesses lost power across the southern tier of New Jersey. Power was not fully restored to all customers until the 28th.

July 14, 2004

A severe thunderstorm tore down tree limbs and a couple of trees on the eastern side of Cape May City and caused power outages.

December 14, 2003

A developing squall line of showers produced wind gusts as strong as 64 mph along coastal communities of Cape May County. Wind gusts to 64 mph at Cape May Harbor. Other wind gusts included 62 mph in Avalon and 58 mph in Cape May City. Trees and wires were reported knocked down in Wildwood. Conectiv Energy reported about 4,700 of its customers lost power in southern New Jersey from Ocean County to Cape May County.The low pressure system that helped mix the near hurricane force winds aloft down to the surface moved from the lower Chesapeake Bay at 4 p.m. EST on the 14th to Delaware Bay at 7 p.m. EST on the 14th to Hammonton, New Jersey at 10 p.m. EST on the 14th and then just south of Jones Beach, New York at 1 a.m. EST on the 15th.

October 14, 2003

A line of severe thunderstorms knocked down several trees and wires in Cape May County from Cape May City northeast through Wildwood City. A National Weather Service Cooperative Observer measured a wind gust to 57 mph at his home in Cape May City. Conectiv Energy reported about 38,000 of its customers lost power because of the severe thunderstorm in southeastern New Jersey.

August 22, 2003

A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees in Lower Township. A wind gust to 74 mph was measured at the Cape May Harbor. Conectiv Energy reported about 12,000 of its customers lost power in southern New Jersey. Power was fully restored by the evening of the 23rd.

News

N.J. weather: What to expect from Hurricane Nicole’s stormy remnants in our region - nj.com

Latest forecast on heavy rain, winds, threat of strong thunderstorms, possible power outages and potential tornado threat.

Nov 11, 2022

Indelible Memories, Lessons Learned: Superstorm Sandy, 10 Years Later | Toms River, NJ Patch

Indelible Memories, Lessons Learned: Superstorm Sandy, 10 Years Later - Toms River, NJ - The storm changed the face of the Jersey Shore and changed lives all over NJ. Patch takes a look back for the 10th anniversary of the storm.

Oct 26, 2022

Tripped out substation to blame for Monmouth County JCP&L outage

A substation that tripped in Neptune is to blame, according to a utility spokesman.

Oct 19, 2022

Crash Causes Power Outages And Heavy Traffic In Mashpee | Mashpee News | capenews.net

Power outages and heavy traffic are the result of a two-car crash at the intersection of Route 28 and Old Barnstable Road in Mashpee on Monday, October 10, at 10:55

Oct 10, 2022

4 things holding back restoration of Florida’s electric grid - POLITICO POLITICO

More than 1.6 million customers in the state remained without power Friday, with no estimate of how many weeks it will take to restore them all.

Sep 30, 2022

Ian causes power outages, downed trees in Greenwood County | Breaking | indexjournal.com

Nearly 150 Duke Energy customers are without power in the Shoals Junction area as of Friday morning.

Sep 30, 2022

Substantial loss of life' possible in Florida as Hurricane Ian takes aim at South Carolina | CNN Close icon

Ian's vicious combination of winds, rain and storm surge caused at least a dozen deaths, flooded homes, cut off roadways and left millions of Florida residents without power Thursday as it again intensified into a hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean and barreled toward South Carolina.

Sep 30, 2022

Who to call for power outages | Breaking | indexjournal.com

Downed trees and power lines are possible in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. If you need to report an outage, here is who to call:

Sep 30, 2022

Power outage shuts down Pleasant Prairie Police phone lines; department looks into future prevention

The Pleasant Prairie Police Department is meeting with village leadership after a power outage shut down the department’s non-emergency lines for several hours Sunday evening, Sept. 25, during a severe

Sep 27, 2022

JCP&L spokesman faces heat from Roxbury officials over Labor Day weekend outage | Roxbury Register News | newjerseyhills.com

ROXBURY TWP. – The Township Council has called JCP&L on the carpet, literally, following Labor Day weekend power outages in Landing that lasted as long as 24 hours.

Sep 25, 2022

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What is Power Outage?

Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.

What Causes Power Outages?

  • Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.

What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?

  • Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
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  • Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
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Ocean City, New Jersey

City Ocean City
County Cape May
State New Jersey (NJ)
Country United States
Zip Codes 08226

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