GWC Time Lapse–August 5, 2012–Severe Storms Rock Jersey

Here is a time lapse video of weather conditions in South Plainfield, New Jersey on August 5, 2012. On this day, a line of severe thunderstorms stretching from New York to Maryland barreled through the Garden State bringing with it high winds, rain, and dangerous lightning. Newark airport reported a wind gust of 60 miles per hour while there were downed trees and power lines in places such as North Plainfield, Union, and Keyport. Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, one person was killed when he was struck by lightning in the parking lot at a NASCAR race at Pocono Raceway.