High Wind in Eastern Tucker, West Virginia

High Wind March 13, 2026 · Eastern Tucker, West Virginia

61 mph

Measured gust (53 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

Mesowest site 5 miles east of Canaan Heights measured 61 mph gust.

The wider storm

A significant, non-thunderstorm wind event, occurred on March 13th resultant of a strong pressure gradient with cold front passage, mixing into strong wind aloft, and a sting jet. Areawide measured gusts of 50 mph or greater were common with numerous measured from 60-70 mph and as high as 75 mph. Widespread tree and structural damage was reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1320551. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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