Thunderstorm Wind — Gilmer, West Virginia

2023-07-18 · near Sand Fork, Gilmer, West Virginia

Event narrative

Route 5 outside of Sand Fork was shut down as a result of multiple trees falling onto the roadway.

Wider weather episode

Preexisting hot and muggy conditions contributed to unsettled weather in West Virginia on both July 17th and 18th. Each afternoon observed strong to severe thunderstorms sprouting during peak heating hours, with damaging winds and a few instances of hails accompanying convection. Tree damage was the primary result of the passing storms, especially across portions of central and southern West Virginia.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1103861. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.