Trees Topple During Heavy Thunderstorm In Hoboken

HOBOKEN, NJ — A thunderstorm brought high winds to Hoboken Friday night, toppling trees in the south waterfront area. But despite speculation from residents online, the National Weather Service said a microburst probably did not occur.

"There were reports of 71 MPH winds in Newark," said David Wally with the National Weather Service. "There were reports of straight line wind damage. It kind of went from Sussex County, northwest to southeast, across the Newark area, through Hudson County and Staten Island, along that corridor, then into the ocean."

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Wally said a microburst would probably take place over a smaller area. He noted winds of 67 MPH in Bayonne.

"It was more a swath of high winds," he said.

Residents reported downed trees around southern Hoboken, as did the Office of Emergency Management:

There were several reports of trees down around Bergen County as well, Wally said.

More rain is likely Monday, when a half inch could fall during the day and more at night, the NWS says. Use the links below for updates.

• Keep an eye on the radar here.
  
• Check out the Accuweather Minutecast here.
• See a current map of all watches and warnings in New Jersey here.
  
• The NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) keeps us informed about larger weather events. Follow them here.

Updated NWS forecasts, watches, and warnings in each county:

• Bergen County here
• Essex County here
• Hudson County here

What about the rivers? This NWS map of the United States will show the potential for river flooding.