A strengthening low pressure system moved north into eastern Iowa and Wisconsin during the evening hours on the 20th.  The attending cold front raced east, up the Ohio River Valley.  Low level winds at 3 to 5 thousand feet were blowing at 50 to 70 mph.  Ahead of the front, temperatures were in the 60s. Surface dew points reached into the lower 50s just ahead of the convection.
A narrow, but well defined, squall line formed on the leading edge of the prefrontal convection. It was oriented north to south while moving into western West Virginia after 0000E on the 21st.  Strong wind gusts were associated with the squall line, mostly in the 40 to 50 mph.  A few favored locations had stronger gusts.
Over 1300 customers lost electricity in Wayne County, around 1200 in Mingo County, and around 1000 in Kanawha County.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-14 01:24:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT GAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-14 01:42:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRUM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down in the Crum vicinity.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-14 02:16:00 to 21-FEB-14 02:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALKOL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A house and a porch were damaged by the wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINGO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-14 02:10:00 to 21-FEB-14 02:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: DINGESS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down onto power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-14 02:12:00 to 21-FEB-14 02:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMLIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Scattered locations from the Hamlin vicinity east toward Griffithsville had trees or large branches blown down.  A carport was damaged near Griffithsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-14 02:19:00 to 21-FEB-14 02:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROSS LANES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A few large tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-14 02:23:00 to 21-FEB-14 02:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH CHARLESTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Large branches were blown down along Oakwood Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-14 02:30:00 to 21-FEB-14 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH MALDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees fell and blocked roads in the Mount Alpha Road vicinity.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-14 02:25:00 to 21-FEB-14 02:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST ALBANS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees and large branches were blown down.  A house had its awning ripped off.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-14 02:32:00 to 21-FEB-14 02:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING FORK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Large branches were blown down along Campbells Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-14 02:38:00 to 21-FEB-14 02:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: HERNSHAW
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

A gust to 71 mph was measured atop Bee Mountain.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-14 02:42:00 to 21-FEB-14 02:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST BANK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Large branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RITCHIE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-14 03:10:00 to 21-FEB-14 03:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITHVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Scattered locations had trees blown down between Smithville and Harrisville.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRAXTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-14 03:30:00 to 21-FEB-14 03:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUTTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down between Sutton and Flatwoods.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-14 02:24:00 to 21-FEB-14 02:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down onto power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-14 01:25:00 to 21-FEB-14 01:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST HUNTINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A church on Madison Avenue had its small steeple and a section of its shingle roof blown off.  In the aftermath of the wind, the rain caused water damage to the interior.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-14 02:23:00 to 21-FEB-14 02:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUTH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A few large branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINGO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-FEB-14 02:09:00 to 21-FEB-14 02:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: LENORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Damage to a house occurred along Pigeon Creek in Ajax.  A house constructed by its owner had its front door blown open and its roof blown off.  Contents of the house then sustained water damage.