Strong Wind — Ohio, West Virginia

2024-02-15 · Ohio, West Virginia

Event narrative

Wheeling Airport measured a 46mph wind gust at 2204Z.

Wider weather episode

Strong winds swept across the region in the late afternoon of February 15, 2024. This was caused by a combination of factors: deep mixing near the ground, daytime heating from the sun, and a powerful low-level jet stream with winds between 50 and 60 knots. Some of the strongest wind gusts were associated with passing showers that pulled the strong winds down to the ground. The highest gust measured was 58 mph, recorded at Latrobe Airport during a shower.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1161616. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.