Thunderstorm Wind — Tucker, West Virginia

2021-06-14 · near Porterwood, Tucker, West Virginia

Event narrative

Tree across Route 72 north of Parsons.

Wider weather episode

Severe storms developed along an approaching front on Monday, June 14th. Strong shear (60kts in the 0-6km layer), moderate instability (CAPE of 1000-1500 J/kg), and dry mid-level air helped produce strong downdrafts and hail.

An isolated supercell developed ahead of an advancing boundary and quickly spun up a tornado near Pleasant Valley, WV.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (39.1200, -79.6800)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 961064. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.