A severe weather outbreak impacted much of the East Coast, causing widespread straight line wind damage and a few tornadoes. An approaching frontal system with strong wind fields moving into an unusually moist April air mass contributed to the formation of a well organized line of severe convection. This line moved through the mid-Atlantic during the predawn hours of April 15. A number of thunderstorm related damage reports were received.

Tornado in SUSSEX, DELAWARE
From 15-APR-19 02:38:00 to 15-APR-19 02:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHEL
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado traveled from Woodland Ferry Road northeast to Pepper Road. One barn was destroyed. A tree fell on a house, resulting in one injury. In addition, there was roof damage to several other homes and barns. Many trees were uprooted along the tornado path, and a few were snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
From 15-APR-19 01:46:00 to 15-APR-19 01:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLASGOW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer reported a downed tree causing a power outage at a home near the border of Maryland and Delaware.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENT, DELAWARE
From 15-APR-19 02:12:00 to 15-APR-19 02:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARYDEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Multiple trees were reported down in Marydel. The time of the damage was estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
From 15-APR-19 02:20:00 to 15-APR-19 02:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORT PENN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A downed tree and utility pole led to the closure of the intersection of West Market Street and Delaware City Port Penn Road. The time of the event was estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUSSEX, DELAWARE
From 15-APR-19 03:06:00 to 15-APR-19 03:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: PILOTTOWN
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 60 knot wind gust was measured. Roof damage occurred to a building in Broadkill Beach. The time of the event was estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUSSEX, DELAWARE
From 15-APR-19 03:35:00 to 15-APR-19 03:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCEAN VIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet site at Indian River Inlet measured a 50 knot wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUSSEX, DELAWARE
From 15-APR-19 02:45:00 to 15-APR-19 02:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANNON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

US Route 13 northbound and southbound between Camp Road and Boyce Road was closed due to wires down.

Tornado in SUSSEX, DELAWARE
From 15-APR-19 03:00:00 to 15-APR-19 03:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARBESON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tornado touched down near Carpenter Road in Harbeson.  This tornado was associated with the same parent circulation that produced an EF2 tornado in Laurel, DE.  Sporadic damage occurred over the remainder of the path, and the tornado may not have been on the ground continuously.  Damage was observed on Shay Lane, where a few trees were snapped and a section of a barn roof was removed.  Near the coast on South Bay Shore Drive, a couple of additional trees were snapped along with some roof damage.  A distinct swirling pattern was also seen in a marshy grass area at this location.  Beyond this point the circulation moved offshore.  Dual polarization radar data was also useful in confirming a tornado debris signature.