A cluster of showers and thunderstorms moved rapidly east through Kentucky and into West Virginia by the early afternoon.  The movement was toward the east at around 40 mph.  This was a faster flow than observed during the convection on the 4th.  Wind damage was the main hazard.  Some segments bowed out, especially in Putnam County.  Radar signatures for strong winds were less obvious east and south of Charleston.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 11:45:00 to 05-AUG-10 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and large branches were blown down in several locations within the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDOWELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 14:55:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and large branches were blown down.  Some power lines were brought down by the falling limbs.  Electricity was interrupted.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDOWELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 15:05:00 to 05-AUG-10 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANAWALT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and large branches were knocked down.  One house sustained roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 12:15:00 to 05-AUG-10 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HURRICANE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several trees and large branches were blown down or uprooted.  One tree fell onto a house adjacent to the Sleepy Hollow Golf Course.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 13:40:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENRIETTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down along Hog Knob Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 13:53:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK HILL JCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mariner

Trees were blown down on Oak Forest Road.  A house was damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in NICHOLAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 13:45:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALMORIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees brought down power lines along old Route 19.

Thunderstorm Wind in NICHOLAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 14:00:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT NEBO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 14:20:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEVERLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and large branches were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 13:49:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: COWEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees fell along Erbacon Road off of Route 20.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 14:10:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEBSTER SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees fell from south of Webster Springs to around Bergoo.

Thunderstorm Wind in WYOMING, WEST VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 13:46:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mariner

Trees fell onto power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 13:02:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: LORY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large branches were blown down along Camp Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 13:21:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOB WHITE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 12:48:00 to 05-AUG-10 12:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: (CRW) YEAGER ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust was measured at 63 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 12:42:00 to 05-AUG-10 12:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large branches were blown down on Montrose Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 13:10:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRY BRANCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The roof to the toll booth along the turnpike was damaged.