Thunderstorm Wind — Wyoming, West Virginia
2022-07-12 · near Ravencliff, Wyoming, West Virginia
$250
Property damage
45 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A tree was blown down on Poplar Gap Road near Ravencliff.
Wider weather episode
A frontal boundary swung into the Central Appalachians on July 12th and interrupted quiet weather provided by high pressure the day prior. Initially, showers and storms evolved along the front across Ohio and then spread eastward into West Virginia that afternoon and evening. Strong winds, large hail, and heavy downpours encompassed these showers and storms, leading to instances of tree damage and high water issues across the state.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1038191. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.