A strengthening low pressure lifted north through the Chicago and the Lake Michigan vicinity during the late afternoon on Sunday the 17th.  A strong low level wind field existed in the Ohio Valley.  Extension clouds and showers fell during the day on Sunday well ahead of the associated cold front.  Surface surface dew points raised into the upper 50 degrees by nightfall on Sunday evening.
As the parent low pressure center lifted north toward Ontario, the associated front swept through southeast Ohio during the evening hours.  Narrow bands of showers, with just a few embedded thunderstorms, preceded the front.  The showers were moving at 50 to 60 mph.  Widespread wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph occurred.  A few locations had severe wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in VINTON, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 20:17:00 to 17-NOV-13 20:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC ARTHUR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down along Route 50.  Large branches fell in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 20:30:00 to 17-NOV-13 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A few trees were blown down around the town.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 20:59:00 to 17-NOV-13 20:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down along Route 93.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 20:05:00 to 17-NOV-13 20:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOMERSET
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 20:20:00 to 17-NOV-13 20:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEMLOCK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 21:00:00 to 17-NOV-13 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUTLER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were knocked down along Federal Road inside Washington County, but near the border with Athens County.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATHENS, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 20:20:00 to 17-NOV-13 20:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: NELSONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down on Edward Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATHENS, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 20:25:00 to 17-NOV-13 20:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUHRIG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down along Salem Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATHENS, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 20:40:00 to 17-NOV-13 20:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBANY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATHENS, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 20:45:00 to 17-NOV-13 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUGAR CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were knocked down along Route 550.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATHENS, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 20:45:00 to 17-NOV-13 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down along Pleasant Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATHENS, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 20:47:00 to 17-NOV-13 20:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down along Rich Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 20:50:00 to 17-NOV-13 20:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAYMAN
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Straight line wind damage occurred near McDonald Road.  The path was approximately 300 yards wide and three quarters of a mile long.
A survey team estimated a maximum wind gust of 85 mph.
A home along McDonald Road had some flashing ripped off with debris logged into its siding.  Debris also broke a few windows.  A small section of a barn roof was blown off. An old wooden garage, that was used as storage, was shifted off its foundation after its door was blown in.
Several trees and large branches were damaged.  Some trees were snapped off. Old corn stalks were leveled in a field.