Strong Wind — Northwest Randolph, West Virginia
2020-04-21 · Northwest Randolph, West Virginia
$10K
Property damage
38 MG
Magnitude
Wider weather episode
In the wake of a frontal passage, strong synoptic winds prevailed on the afternoon of the 21st into the evening before tapering down. Widespread wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph were measured in the state. The highest gust was at Yeager airport in Kanawha County where the ASOS measured a 56 mph gust. Isolated power outages were caused by fallen trees and limbs.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 881132. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.