Thunderstorm Wind in Sussex County, Delaware
Thunderstorm Wind March 16, 2026 · Sussex County, Delaware
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Measured 68 mph wind gust by broadcast media meteorologist. Partial roof blown off shed. Photo provided in report. Time given in report.
The wider storm
With a strong wind field aloft already in place, showers and thunderstorms developed and formed into a line that moved through Delaware. This convective line brought damaging wind gusts and a tornado to Delaware.
Began near Bethel (38.5700, -75.6200).
Other tornadoes from the same storm system
1 more tornado the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1323673. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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