A low pressure system moving eastward from the central United States on Thursday March 1st, intensified rapidly as it moved offshore Thursday night and early Friday, deepening to 974 mb by the evening of Friday March 2nd.
Strong winds were present in the low levels of the atmosphere due to the strengthening pressure gradient, and were able to mix down to the surface in strong wind gusts under northwest flow cold air advection.

High Wind in BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-MAR-18 02:45:00 to 02-MAR-18 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A wind gust of 58 mph was measured at the Martinsburg Airport. Numerous trees were reported down across Berkeley County. Roofing from a mobile home was removed near Inwood. A Gas Station sign was blown out near Berkeley. The Berkeley County 911 Center reported over 100 calls of trees and power lines down due to high winds.

High Wind in JEFFERSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-MAR-18 09:15:00 to 02-MAR-18 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A wind gust of 58 mph was reported near Bakerton. A roof was ripped off an autobody shop at the 18400 Block of Jefferson Davis Highway. The 911 Center reported around 80 reports of downed trees and power lines.

High Wind in EASTERN GRANT, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-18 21:24:00 to 02-MAR-18 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The 911 center reported around 39 calls due to wind damage, including downed trees and power poles. A wind gust of 59 mph was reported in Petersburg. An outbuilding was flattened in Petersburg.

High Wind in WESTERN GRANT, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-18 21:24:00 to 02-MAR-18 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The 911 center reported around 39 calls due to wind damage, including downed trees and power poles.

High Wind in EASTERN PENDLETON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-18 21:24:00 to 02-MAR-18 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The 911 center reported around 25 calls due to wind damage across Pendleton County, including downed trees and power poles. A wind gust of 64 mph was reported near Brush Run.

High Wind in WESTERN PENDLETON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-18 21:24:00 to 02-MAR-18 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The 911 center reported around 25 calls due to wind damage across Pendleton County, including downed trees and power poles.

High Wind in HAMPSHIRE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-MAR-18 07:50:00 to 02-MAR-18 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The 911 center reported around 22 calls due to wind damage, including downed trees and electrical poles.

High Wind in HARDY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-18 21:24:00 to 02-MAR-18 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The 911 center reported around 15 calls due to trees and wires down.

High Wind in WESTERN MINERAL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-18 21:24:00 to 02-MAR-18 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The 911 center reported around 43 calls due to downed trees and poles.

High Wind in EASTERN MINERAL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-18 21:24:00 to 02-MAR-18 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The 911 center reported around 43 calls due to downed trees and poles.

High Wind in MORGAN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-MAR-18 02:45:00 to 02-MAR-18 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The 911 center reported around 72 calls due to wind damage, including trees and wires down.