High Wind — Hardy, West Virginia

2023-04-01 · Hardy, West Virginia

Event narrative

A mesonet station near Lost River, WV measured a peak gradient wind gust of 59 mph at 2049LST.

Wider weather episode

A period of damaging high gradient winds developed across the region in wake of a strong cold front, resulting in numerous downed trees and power lines.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1097754. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.