Heat and humidity strengthened across the Mid Atlantic ahead of a cold front during the afternoon and evening of June 28th. This led to scattered thunderstorms which produced damaging winds in some locations across the eastern West Virginia panhandle. These winds brought down trees and power lines. Penny size hail was also reported in Charles Town.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINERAL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 28-JUN-08 17:03:00 to 28-JUN-08 17:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLAINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A local newspaper reported trees down in Kitzmiller.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINERAL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 28-JUN-08 17:07:00 to 28-JUN-08 17:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A local newspaper reported trees down in New Creek. One tree fell through a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 28-JUN-08 18:07:00 to 28-JUN-08 18:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: (MRB)SHEPHERD FLD MR
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The automated observation at Martinsburg Airport measured a wind gust of 68 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 28-JUN-08 18:13:00 to 28-JUN-08 18:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: (MRB)SHEPHERD FLD MR
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated between 60 and 70 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 28-JUN-08 18:20:00 to 28-JUN-08 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported trees down in Martinsburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 28-JUN-08 19:41:00 to 28-JUN-08 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GERRARDSTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A local newspaper reported numerous trees and power poles down in the Gerrardstown area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPSHIRE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 28-JUN-08 17:35:00 to 28-JUN-08 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEVELS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A local newspaper reported numerous trees down in Levels.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPSHIRE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 28-JUN-08 17:35:00 to 28-JUN-08 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPON SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A local newspaper reported numerous trees down in Capon Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPSHIRE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 28-JUN-08 17:40:00 to 28-JUN-08 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SLANESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported numerous trees down in Slanesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPSHIRE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 28-JUN-08 17:40:00 to 28-JUN-08 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUGUSTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported numerous trees down in Augusta.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPSHIRE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 28-JUN-08 17:53:00 to 28-JUN-08 17:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported numerous trees down in Springfield.

Hail in JEFFERSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 28-JUN-08 18:20:00 to 28-JUN-08 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MECHANICSTOWN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported penny-sized hail on Citizens Way in Charles Town.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPSHIRE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 28-JUN-08 17:26:00 to 28-JUN-08 17:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROMNEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A local newspaper reported numerous trees down in Romney.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 28-JUN-08 18:22:00 to 28-JUN-08 18:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARPERS FERRY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Jefferson County Emergency Management reported trees and power lines down on High Street in Harpers Ferry.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 28-JUN-08 18:15:00 to 28-JUN-08 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHEPHERDSTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Jefferson County Emergency Management reported downed trees and power lines in Shepherdstown.