Showers and thunderstorms, mainly in broken lines, accompanied a cold front across the region during the afternoon and evening hours of May 1st. Moderate shear and instability, as well as mid-level dry air,  led to the development of several instances of severe thunderstorms, with damaging wind gusts being the primary impact.

Funnel Cloud in MONONGALIA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAY-22 19:18:00 to 01-MAY-22 19:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: UFFINGTOWN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The funnel cloud was spotted near the I-79/I-68 interchange.  A tractor trailer was also jackknifed nearby, with some debris reported on the road.  A storm survey later confirmed that damage here and elsewhere nearby was the result of straight-line wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONONGALIA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAY-22 19:18:00 to 01-MAY-22 19:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: UFFINGTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were reported down by wind near Smithtown Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONONGALIA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAY-22 19:20:00 to 01-MAY-22 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: UFFINGTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A roof was blown off of a homeless shelter at 20 Scott Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONONGALIA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAY-22 19:23:00 to 01-MAY-22 19:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were reported to be blown down near Aarons Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONONGALIA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAY-22 19:29:00 to 01-MAY-22 19:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELLSLOW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A roof was blown off of a business along Earl L Cord Road.  Trees were also damaged near Summers School Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONONGALIA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAY-22 19:30:00 to 01-MAY-22 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIELDCREST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two buildings were reported to have roof damage on Mason Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONONGALIA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAY-22 19:18:00 to 01-MAY-22 19:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: UFFINGTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down near the intersection near Smithtown Road and Ashton Place.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONONGALIA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAY-22 19:14:00 to 01-MAY-22 19:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLAGGY MEADOW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported to be blown down on Hildebrand Lock and Dam Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONONGALIA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAY-22 19:16:00 to 01-MAY-22 19:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDNA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were reported to be downed near 4066 River Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONONGALIA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAY-22 19:16:00 to 01-MAY-22 19:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT GRANDE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

At the intersection of Birchfield Run Road and River Road, trees were reported to be blown down.