A surface low pressure system lifted from the middle Mississippi Valley into western Ohio on the 1st. This pushed a warm front through the central Appalachians and middle Ohio River Valley, kicking off strong to severe thunderstorms in the afternoon and early evening.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-20 17:48:00 to 01-AUG-20 17:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMERCO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree and power lines were downed along Ely Fork Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-20 20:14:00 to 01-AUG-20 20:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENTERPRISE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Multiple trees were blown down in Enterprise.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-20 20:11:00 to 01-AUG-20 20:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHINNSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple trees were blown down near Shinnston. One blocked a section of Route 19, and the other fell down along Landing Way.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-20 20:07:00 to 01-AUG-20 20:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAYWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed on Lumberport Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-20 20:02:00 to 01-AUG-20 20:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEADOWBROOK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was downed along Lumberport Road in Spelter.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-20 19:47:00 to 01-AUG-20 19:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: REYNOLDSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were downed across Reynoldsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in RALEIGH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-20 18:50:00 to 01-AUG-20 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BECKLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree fell onto a house along Powerline Road, and another onto the post office in Helen, both causing minimal damage. A tree also fell onto powerlines along Williams Street, causing a power outage.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-20 18:25:00 to 01-AUG-20 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANNAMORIAH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down along Route 5.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-20 18:20:00 to 01-AUG-20 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRIPLET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were blown down on Egypt Ridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-20 18:12:00 to 01-AUG-20 18:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST CHARLESTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several power outages occurred after trees fell onto power lines across the metro area.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-20 18:02:00 to 01-AUG-20 18:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALUM CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down along Brounland Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-20 17:49:00 to 01-AUG-20 17:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRENE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Power lines were downed by fallen trees south of Alum Creek.