A passing mid-level disturbance was the trigger for late-day and evening thunderstorms on August 12th. Strong to severe thunderstorms pressed in from southeast Ohio during the afternoon and passed through north central West Virginia. Main result from these storms were downed trees, but there was an instance of a developing funnel cloud around the Belleville area of Wood County. This was likely stemming from a tornado that had touched down in Athens County, Ohio before lifting back up into the storm. A cold front continued to encroach on the region in the evening, but after losing the diurnal heating component once the sun set, convection quickly waned over West Virginia.

Thunderstorm Wind in TYLER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-23 20:15:00 to 12-AUG-23 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALMA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed along Route 18 near Alma.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-23 21:20:00 to 12-AUG-23 21:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUIET DELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

An area of trees were blown down on Brushy Fork Road southeast of Anmoore.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-23 21:20:00 to 12-AUG-23 21:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLEMINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed onto Berry Run Road north of Flemington.

Thunderstorm Wind in RITCHIE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-23 20:40:00 to 12-AUG-23 20:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAIRO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

South of the town of Cairo, multiple trees were blown down onto Cairo Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DODDRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-23 20:32:00 to 12-AUG-23 20:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOAK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were blown down on Big Battle Run near the town of Salem.

Thunderstorm Wind in TYLER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-23 20:20:00 to 12-AUG-23 20:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHIRLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down along State Route 23 near Shirley.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-23 20:50:00 to 12-AUG-23 20:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAYWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were blown down northwest of Lumberport onto the local roads.

Funnel Cloud in WOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-23 19:30:00 to 12-AUG-23 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MELDAHLS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public observed a thin, snake-like funnel cloud well off the ground just south of Washington.

Funnel Cloud in WOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-23 19:28:00 to 12-AUG-23 19:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW ENGLAND
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter observed rotation from their home in Belleville, but was unsure if anything was reaching the ground due to the nearby trees.