A strengthening low pressure system tracked east into northern Ohio and the Lake Erie vicinity by the early evening.  Temperatures had peaked in the mid 60s to lower 70s during the early and mid afternoon. The powerful cold front, associated with the storm system, streaked through between 1800E and 2300E.  Wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph occurred with the showers associated with the front.  A few specific examples included 44 mph at the Parkersburg airport, 48 mph at the Clarksburg airport, 49 mph at the Huntington airport, 52 mph at both Charleston and Elkins. The airport near Buckhannon also measured a 52 mph gust. As much colder air arrived, winds continued overnight, but the gusts were not as strong.
A few trees fell causing power outages and blocking roads. Over 11,000 customers were without electricity from one utility firm, the most affected were in Kanawha and Jackson Counties.  A large porch on a building at a golf course in Roane County collapsed.

Strong Wind in UPSHUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-16 19:30:00 to 01-MAR-16 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-16 16:30:00 to 01-MAR-16 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in WEBSTER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-16 19:30:00 to 02-MAR-16 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in WIRT, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-16 18:30:00 to 01-MAR-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in WOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-16 18:30:00 to 01-MAR-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 38.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in BARBOUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-16 19:30:00 to 01-MAR-16 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 38.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in BOONE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-16 18:00:00 to 01-MAR-16 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in BRAXTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-16 18:30:00 to 01-MAR-16 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-16 16:30:00 to 01-MAR-16 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in CALHOUN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-16 18:30:00 to 01-MAR-16 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in CLAY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-16 18:30:00 to 01-MAR-16 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in DODDRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-16 19:30:00 to 01-MAR-16 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-16 18:30:00 to 01-MAR-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-16 19:30:00 to 01-MAR-16 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-16 18:00:00 to 01-MAR-16 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Strong Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-16 18:00:00 to 01-MAR-16 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in LEWIS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-16 19:00:00 to 01-MAR-16 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-16 17:00:00 to 01-MAR-16 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong Wind in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-16 17:00:00 to 01-MAR-16 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in NICHOLAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-16 19:00:00 to 01-MAR-16 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in PLEASANTS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-16 18:00:00 to 01-MAR-16 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in POCAHONTAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-16 19:30:00 to 02-MAR-16 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 38.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-16 17:00:00 to 01-MAR-16 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-16 19:30:00 to 02-MAR-16 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in RITCHIE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-16 19:00:00 to 01-MAR-16 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in ROANE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-16 18:30:00 to 01-MAR-16 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in TAYLOR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-16 19:30:00 to 01-MAR-16 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in TYLER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-16 19:30:00 to 01-MAR-16 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet