Coastal Storm Pounds Jersey Shore on September 11, 2009

A strong coastal storm dumped 2 to 3 inches of rain and produced strong winds and beach erosion along the Jersey Shore on Friday, September 11, 2009. The storm brought a large amount of sand onto the boardwalks and roadways along the beaches from Asbury Park to Cape May. The ABC TV affiliate, WPVI in Philadelphia reported:

A powerful coastal storm brought blinding rain and high winds that felled trees on major roadways and rail lines, flooded low-lying areas, and made travel hazardous Friday morning along the U.S. east coast. Parts of New Jersey and Delaware remained under a tornado watch until midday, and wind gusts of 55 mph or more left thousands without power. More than four inches of rain had fallen by mid-morning. In New Jersey, a main route leading into the beach resort of Wildwood was closed and school was canceled due to flooding. A tree that fell on train tracks halted rail service along the Jersey shore for part of the morning commute, and a similar incident delayed suburban Philadelphia commuters.

George Wright, AMS Certified Consulting Meteorologist and President of Wright Weather Consulting, Inc. View our web site at WrightWeather.com.

Meteorologist George Wright Examines Central Park Tree Damage of August 18, 2009

Meteorologist George Wright inspected and photographed the damage that occurred in Central Park on Tuesday, August 18, 2009. He observed many large broken and uprooted trees, downed limbs and broken branches from approximately West 97th Street through West 104th Street near Central Park West. The damage was the result of heavy thunderstorms that moved through the area at about 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2009. George was there a few days after the incident and workers still had a lot to do as they cleared paths, removed damaged trees and mulched the branches.

George Wright, AMS Certified Consulting Meteorologist and President of Wright Weather Consulting, Inc. View our web site at WrightWeather.com.