Thunderstorm Wind in Hancock County, West Virginia

Thunderstorm Wind April 1, 2023 · Hancock County, West Virginia

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

$5K

Crop damage

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Trees were down on Church Alley and City Park. Time estimated based on radar.

The wider storm

A broken line of showers developed along a strong cold front in western Ohio the morning of April 1st and advanced through eastern Ohio/western Pennsylvania. Widespread damage was recorded across the region. Gusts up 75mph were also reported in some areas. Despite little lightning in the line convection, the environment was favorable for strong wind gusts with CAPE values ranging between 100 to 400J/kg and a 50 to 65kt low-level jet.

Began near Newell (40.6100, -80.5700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1091216. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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