High Wind — Western Tucker, West Virginia

2019-11-27 · Western Tucker, West Virginia

Event narrative

Fifty-five to sixty mph wind gusts have been observed in the ridges of WV/MD.

Wider weather episode

With a strong pressure gradient across the region (due to a deepening low pressure system over the Great Lakes), deep low-level mixing, and jet dynamics, high winds were experienced across the region.

Wind gusts of 45-50 mph were measured across the region for sites below 2,000 ft. For sites in the ridges, 50-60 mph wind gusts were experienced. Isolated areas reported power lines and trees down.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 865723. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.