High Wind — Delaware Beaches, Delaware

2023-09-23 · Delaware Beaches, Delaware

Event narrative

Winds gusted to 64 MPH at Lewes and 59 mph at Dewey Beach on the morning of September 23rd.

Wider weather episode

Tropical Storm Ophelia drifted northward from eastern North Carolina into southeastern Virginia on September 23. Meanwhile, strong high pressure was centered in Quebec. The pattern resulted in strong winds across coastal areas of Delaware and New Jersey.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1139580. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.