A strong storm system moved through the Great Lakes on the 11th and 12th. Ahead of this system, temperatures on the afternoon of the 11th soared into the 70s and low 80s, driven by strong southerly winds. Gusts were regularly measured in the 40-50 mph range. A line of showers and thunderstorms developed in the lower Ohio River Valley along a cold front, and quickly raced eastward through the late afternoon and evening. By the time these got to the middle Ohio River Valley and central Appalachians, no lightning was present, but the convective showers were still packing gusty outflow winds, with lots of tree and utility damage reported. The actual cold front surged through late that night, with another round of 45-55 mph winds, causing more power outages.
Shortly after noon on the 11th, a tree fell onto a side-by-side ATV near Ashford in Boone County. A 14-year-old boy was fatally wounded, and his father and sister were injured. The ASOS at Charleston's Yeager Airport, which is about 13 miles from the incident site, measured gusts of 30-40 mph around the time of the incident. These were driven by the synoptic flow, not convective activity.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 16:06:00 to 11-JAN-20 16:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several large, healthy pine trees were snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 16:15:00 to 11-JAN-20 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HURRICANE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and power lines were blown down along Benedict Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 17:19:00 to 11-JAN-20 17:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down in Linn.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 20:58:00 to 11-JAN-20 20:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAYETTEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and power lines were blown down near Fayetteville, causing a power outage in the area.

Strong Wind in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 15:21:00 to 11-JAN-20 15:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENOVA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down onto a house along B Street in Kenova. Near by the ASOS at the Huntington Airport recorded a gust of 57 mph at the same time.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 15:33:00 to 11-JAN-20 15:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 16:35:00 to 11-JAN-20 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: KYGER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down along Reedsville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 16:40:00 to 11-JAN-20 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRACE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were downed along Grace Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 21:30:00 to 11-JAN-20 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEBSTER SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several trees and power lines were downed throughout Webster Springs.

Strong Wind in BARBOUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Thunderstorm Wind in RITCHIE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 16:48:00 to 11-JAN-20 16:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and power lines were blown down along Pike Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 16:48:00 to 11-JAN-20 16:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: OTTO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down along Route 33.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 15:49:00 to 11-JAN-20 15:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: ECHO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down near Rush Branch and Echo.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 15:58:00 to 11-JAN-20 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: HURRICANE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RITCHIE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 16:51:00 to 11-JAN-20 16:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARRISVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple pine trees were snapped along Victory Ridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in TYLER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 17:05:00 to 11-JAN-20 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALMA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were blown down around Alma.

Strong Wind in BOONE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in BRAXTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in CALHOUN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in CLAY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in DODDRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in LOGAN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in MCDOWELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Thunderstorm Wind in RALEIGH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 20:33:00 to 11-JAN-20 20:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: COOL RIDGE
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The roof was blown off a manufactured home in Cool Ridge. Eight people were in the home when the storm hit. Fortunately, none of them were injured. Multiple power poles were also snapped in the area. Nearby, at the Raleigh County Memorial Airport, a 63 mph wind gust was measured.

Strong Wind in MINGO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in NORTHWEST FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in NORTHWEST RALEIGH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in NORTHWEST WEBSTER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in PLEASANTS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in RITCHIE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in ROANE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in SOUTHEAST FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in SOUTHEAST NICHOLAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in SOUTHEAST POCAHONTAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in SOUTHEAST RALEIGH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in SOUTHEAST WEBSTER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in TAYLOR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in TYLER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in UPSHUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in WIRT, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in WOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in WYOMING, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in NORTHWEST POCAHONTAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in NORTHWEST RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in SOUTHEAST RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

High Wind in NORTHWEST POCAHONTAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-JAN-20 00:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

High Wind in SOUTHEAST RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-JAN-20 00:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in NORTHWEST RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-JAN-20 00:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Strong Wind in LEWIS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company