A strong upper-level disturbance passed through the region in a northwest flow aloft. Extremely hot and humid conditions caused high amounts of instability. The upper-level disturbance triggered a line of thunderstorms that moved through the area. Due to the high instability, thunderstorms caused widespread wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 20:50:00 to 29-JUN-12 20:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINSBURG
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Branches and power lines were down near the intersection of Janice and Cearfoss Streets.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 20:52:00 to 29-JUN-12 20:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEWAY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was down on the deck. Siding was torn off the house.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 20:56:00 to 29-JUN-12 20:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLES TOWN ARPT
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were down on Flowing Springs Road between Daniel Road and Job Corp Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 21:03:00 to 29-JUN-12 21:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOLIVAR
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A large tree was down across the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 19:36:00 to 29-JUN-12 19:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYSVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust of 70 mph was measured. Four trees were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 20:50:00 to 29-JUN-12 20:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLES TOWN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust of 60 mph was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINERAL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 19:49:00 to 29-JUN-12 19:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEYSER
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: COOP Observer

A wind gust of 60 mph was measured.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 20:50:00 to 29-JUN-12 20:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUNKER HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 60 mph was measured.

Thunderstorm Wind in PENDLETON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 19:40:00 to 29-JUN-12 19:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were down near Franklin.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 19:44:00 to 29-JUN-12 19:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: PETERSBURG
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINERAL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 19:48:00 to 29-JUN-12 19:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEYSER
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 19:52:00 to 29-JUN-12 19:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOOREFIELD MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PENDLETON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 19:36:00 to 29-JUN-12 19:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts were estimated to be around 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 20:48:00 to 29-JUN-12 20:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLAIRTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Two large trees were uprooted. Several smaller trees and limbs were down all in the vicinity of the Rosedale Cemetery.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINERAL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 20:09:00 to 29-JUN-12 20:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT ASHBY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A couple of trees about ten inches in diameter were snapped off.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINERAL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 20:09:00 to 29-JUN-12 20:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT ASHBY
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several tree branches were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPSHIRE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 20:22:00 to 29-JUN-12 20:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPON BRIDGE
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree fell onto a car on Dillons Run Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPSHIRE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 20:26:00 to 29-JUN-12 20:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPON BRIDGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree fell on a house in Capon Bridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 20:35:00 to 29-JUN-12 20:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERKELEY SPGS
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: State Official

Multiple trees and power lines were down throughout the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 20:44:00 to 29-JUN-12 20:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: JONES SPGS
Magnitude: 66.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were down near Jones Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 20:48:00 to 29-JUN-12 20:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLAIRTON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were down and a large tree was snapped in half.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 20:48:00 to 29-JUN-12 20:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINSBURG
Magnitude: 66.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Multiple trees were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 20:44:00 to 29-JUN-12 20:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: INWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 50 knots was measured near Inwood.