A strong cold front moved through the middle Ohio River Valley and Central Appalachians late on the 18th and early on the 19th. Ahead of the front, in unseasonably warm air, a strong low level jet resulted in gusty winds during the late morning and afternoon. Additional strong wind gusts occurred in showers along and just ahead of the cold front as it surged through overnight.
Many wind gusts of 40 to 50 miles per hour were recorded, with a couple of 50-60 mile per hour gusts. For example, 58 mph was measured by the automated stations at Yeager Airport in Charleston and the Randolph County Airport in Elkins. Many trees were blown down, resulting in numerous power outages late on the 18th and into the 19th. In Kanawha County, one arching power line started a brush fire which burned 2-3 acres before crews could extinguish it.

High Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-NOV-17 23:00:00 to 19-NOV-17 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-NOV-17 20:00:00 to 19-NOV-17 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Strong Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-NOV-17 20:00:00 to 19-NOV-17 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-NOV-17 20:00:00 to 19-NOV-17 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-NOV-17 20:00:00 to 19-NOV-17 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in NORTHWEST FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-NOV-17 20:00:00 to 19-NOV-17 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in SOUTHEAST FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-NOV-17 20:00:00 to 19-NOV-17 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-NOV-17 20:00:00 to 19-NOV-17 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in LOGAN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-NOV-17 20:00:00 to 19-NOV-17 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in CLAY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-NOV-17 20:00:00 to 19-NOV-17 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in DODDRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-NOV-17 20:00:00 to 19-NOV-17 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Strong Wind in TAYLOR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-NOV-17 20:00:00 to 19-NOV-17 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Strong Wind in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-NOV-17 22:00:00 to 19-NOV-17 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in BRAXTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-NOV-17 22:00:00 to 19-NOV-17 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-NOV-17 22:00:00 to 19-NOV-17 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-NOV-17 22:00:00 to 19-NOV-17 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in RITCHIE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-NOV-17 22:00:00 to 19-NOV-17 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in UPSHUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-NOV-17 22:00:00 to 19-NOV-17 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in ROANE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-NOV-17 22:00:00 to 19-NOV-17 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

High Wind in NORTHWEST RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 19-NOV-17 01:00:00 to 19-NOV-17 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS