A broken line of showers developed along a strong cold front in western Ohio the morning of April 1st and advanced through eastern Ohio/western Pennsylvania. Widespread damage was recorded across the region. Gusts up 75mph were also reported in some areas. Despite little lightning in the line convection, the environment was favorable for strong wind gusts with CAPE values ranging between 100 to 400J/kg and a 50 to 65kt low-level jet.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 12:17:00 to 01-APR-23 12:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were reported down on Johnsonville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 12:17:00 to 01-APR-23 12:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWELL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were down on Church Alley and City Park. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in OHIO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 12:23:00 to 01-APR-23 12:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: (HLG)OHIO CO ARPT WH
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A 58mph wind gust was measured at the Wheeling Airport at 1:23pm.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 14:06:00 to 01-APR-23 14:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIDGE FARMS
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tree down on Pharaoh Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 14:10:00 to 01-APR-23 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALLEY FALLS
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tree down on Big Lake Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRESTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 14:59:00 to 01-APR-23 14:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: MASONTOWN
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tree down at the intersection of Fairfax Ave and North Main Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRESTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 15:15:00 to 01-APR-23 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tree down near the intersection of Independence Road and Gladesville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONONGALIA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 13:22:00 to 01-APR-23 13:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: ICES FERRY
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Crop damage: 4.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few reports of trees down in the Cheat Lake area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONONGALIA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 13:25:00 to 01-APR-23 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTOVER
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Many calls across the county reporting trees and wires down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONONGALIA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 13:25:00 to 01-APR-23 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHARD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Partial roof damage on Earl L Core Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WETZEL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 13:05:00 to 01-APR-23 13:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUSH RUN
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees down on Rush Run Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WETZEL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 13:05:00 to 01-APR-23 13:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOLSOM
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees down on Route 20.