Thunderstorm Wind — Sussex, Delaware

2025-06-29 · near Bethel, Sussex, Delaware

Event narrative

Measured wind gust of 58 mph with tree limbs down nearby in Bethel from a microburst. Photo of tree limb down and video showing onset of microburst and severe winds provided in report.

Wider weather episode

Showers and thunderstorms developed along a sea-breeze front. A few storms produced strong microbursts, bringing damaging wind gusts across portions of Delaware.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1271283. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.