Deep mixing between a departing cold front and a secondary frontal passage supported gusty to strong winds across West Virginia to open up the month of April. Winds picked up in intensity during the late morning hours and peaked in the afternoon/early evening. 40-50 miles per hour gusts were common throughout the afternoon across West Virginia, with the strongest gust recorded occurring at a mesonet station in Snowshoe of 65 mph. All major airports in the region observed a peak wind gust above 50 miles per hour that day.
Hundreds of thousands of households in the state lost power by the afternoon time frame as a result of trees blowing down onto power lines. Around the same time the Charleston Yeager airport measured a peak wind gust of 59 miles per hour, the South Charleston City Hall suffered considerable structural damage as the roof was blown off a portion of the building. In Barbour County, parts of roofs were also blown off of homes.
Winds finally began to subside after dark on the 1st as the disturbance departed into New England and high pressure built in from the west. However, the power restoration process extended into the next several days as utility companies began work on installing new power poles and lines.

High Wind in MCDOWELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 13:00:00 to 01-APR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Over 10,000 homes in the county were without power as a result of blown down trees and power lines throughout Welch, Iaeger, and other townships.

High Wind in NORTHWEST FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 13:00:00 to 01-APR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Over 22,000 homes were without power due to downed trees and power lines in the Fayetteville and Oak Hill areas.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 13:00:00 to 02-APR-23 01:31:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

High Wind in NORTHWEST NICHOLAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 13:00:00 to 02-APR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Over 14,000 homes in the county were without power due to downed trees and power lines.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST NICHOLAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 13:00:00 to 02-APR-23 01:31:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

High Wind in NORTHWEST POCAHONTAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 13:00:00 to 02-APR-23 01:31:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 65 mile per hour gust was measured at Snowshoe during the early afternoon. Almost 10,000 homes in Pocahontas County were without power due to downed trees and power lines.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST POCAHONTAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 13:00:00 to 02-APR-23 01:31:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

High Wind in NORTHWEST RALEIGH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 12:00:00 to 01-APR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Power lines were downed throughout the county, resulting in almost 40,000 homes to be without power for a time. Downed trees also led to obstructed roadways.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST RALEIGH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 12:00:00 to 02-APR-23 01:31:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and power lines were blown down all across southeast Raleigh County. One tree fell onto an occupied home near the town of Ghent, but no injuries were observed. Tens of thousands of homes were without power as a result of the downed power lines.

High Wind in NORTHWEST RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 12:00:00 to 02-APR-23 01:31:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Over 15,000 homes in the county were without power due to downed trees and power lines within the communities.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 12:00:00 to 02-APR-23 01:31:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

High Wind in NORTHWEST WEBSTER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 12:00:00 to 01-APR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Downed trees were observed in the community of Webster Springs. Throughout the county, over 14,000 homes were without power for a time due to downed power lines.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST WEBSTER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 12:00:00 to 02-APR-23 01:31:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

High Wind in PLEASANTS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 12:00:00 to 01-APR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Over 4,000 homes in the county were without power due to downed trees onto power lines.

High Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 12:00:00 to 01-APR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Multiple trees were downed in the Teays Valley area. Within Putnam County, over 28,000 homes were without power due to downed power lines.

High Wind in RITCHIE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 11:00:00 to 01-APR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Over 6,000 residents were without power throughout the county as the result of downed power lines.

High Wind in ROANE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 11:00:00 to 01-APR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tree contact and resulting downed power lines caused over 8,000 homes within the county to be without power.

High Wind in TAYLOR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 13:00:00 to 01-APR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees and wires were downed through several communities in the county. This led to over 8,000 homes to be without power for a time.

High Wind in TYLER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 13:00:00 to 01-APR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Over 5,000 homes in the county were without power due to downed trees and power lines.

High Wind in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 11:00:00 to 01-APR-23 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Over 22,000 homes in Wayne County were without power for a time due to numerous areas of downed trees and power lines.

High Wind in BARBOUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 15:00:00 to 01-APR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Part of a roof was blown off a home along Railroad Street in Philippi, impacting some power lines and damaging cars.

High Wind in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 11:00:00 to 01-APR-23 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Over 50,000 homes were without power around the county due to downed power lines.

High Wind in WIRT, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 12:00:00 to 01-APR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Nearly 4,000 households in the county lost power for a time due to downed trees and power lines.

High Wind in WOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 11:00:00 to 01-APR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Throughout Wood County, over 45,000 homes lost power as the result of downed trees and power lines.

High Wind in BRAXTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 12:00:00 to 01-APR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down in the county. This led to instances of blocked roads and power outages.

High Wind in CALHOUN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 13:00:00 to 01-APR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The Grantsville area observed multiple instances of downed trees and power lines. Over 4,000 households were without power for an extended period of time.

High Wind in WYOMING, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 12:00:00 to 01-APR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Ten thousand households in the county were without power for a time due to power lines being downed, especially in the areas of Oceana and Mullens.

High Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 11:00:00 to 01-APR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Across the county, downed trees and power lines were observed throughout the afternoon and evening of April 1st while strong winds persisted. The Charleston airport measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph around 1:30 in the afternoon. Also around that time, the South Charleston City Hall suffered considerable structural damage as a rubber membrane on the roof of the building's annex area was caught by the wind. Nearly 100,000 households were without power that night into the next day as a result of the downed trees and power lines.

High Wind in CLAY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 12:00:00 to 01-APR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Multiple areas of trees falling onto power lines were observed in the Elk River Valley west of Hartland. Nearly 4,000 households were without power as a result.

High Wind in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 11:00:00 to 01-APR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Downed trees and power lines were observed through the afternoon of April 1st across the county. Over 4,000 households were without power as a result of the downed power lines. Highways were obstructed due to the downed trees.

High Wind in MINGO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 12:00:00 to 01-APR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were uprooted and blown down throughout the county. This led to over 13,000 homes to be without power on the evening of April 1st into the 2nd.

High Wind in UPSHUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 12:00:00 to 01-APR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous areas around the county observed trees and power line damage. Nearly 13,000 residents were without power for a time as a result.

High Wind in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 12:00:00 to 01-APR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several towns in the county, including Clarksburg, Bridgeport, and Shinnston, observed downed trees and power lines beginning in the early afternoon and extending into the evening of April 1st. This resulted in over 32,000 households to be without power that night into the next day.

High Wind in BARBOUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 11:00:00 to 01-APR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Over 16,000 households were without power in the county for a time due to downed trees and power lines.

High Wind in BOONE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 13:00:00 to 01-APR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines fell down onto a residence in King Avenue. The occupant in the house was asked to shelter in place until the utility company could safely remove the power lines. Other areas of the county also observed trees and power line damage, resulting in over 11,000 homes to be without power.

High Wind in DODDRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 13:00:00 to 01-APR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were downed in the West Union area with over 3,500 households without power for a brief time.

High Wind in LEWIS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 12:00:00 to 01-APR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down onto power lines in the Jane Lew and Rock Cave areas, resulting in nearly 10,000 households to be without power for a time.

High Wind in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 11:00:00 to 01-APR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

In West Hamlin, trees and power lines were blown down and resulted in over 11,000 households to be without power.

High Wind in LOGAN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 13:00:00 to 01-APR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Over 17,000 households in the county were without power for a time as a result of downed trees and power lines.

High Wind in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 12:00:00 to 01-APR-23 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees were blown onto power lines in the county and resulted in over 14,000 homes to be without power for a time.