A very strong low pressure system moved from the lower Ohio River Valley to the Great Lakes on the 14th, pushing a cold front through late that evening. Ahead of the cold front, strong to severe thunderstorms developed, producing mainly scattered wind damage.
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A very strong low pressure system moved from the lower Ohio River Valley to the Great Lakes on the 14th, pushing a cold front through late that evening. Ahead of the cold front, strong to severe thunderstorms developed, producing mainly scattered wind damage.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Charleston, WV wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Apr 14, 1:54 PM EST, 3 hours 6 minutes earlier.
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Charleston WV
254 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019
.SYNOPSIS...
Warm and breezy afternoon starting with light rain. Powerful
cold front moves later this afternoon to bring numerous showers
and severe storms through the evening hours. High pressure
returns and lasts through much of the week.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 239 PM Sunday...
A vigorous surface low pressure system will track just northeast
of the area this afternoon. Meanwhile, an associated cold front
will reach the OH River around 8 PM this evening. A high deep
shear exceeding 80 knots, CAPE values exceeding 1600 J/Kg,
strong boundary layer convergence will provide enough forcing to
produce severe updrafts and consequently severe thunderstorms.
There is a Tornado Watch in effect for most parts of southeast
OH, northeast KY and eastern half of WV. The main threat will be
damaging winds. Although large hail and tornadoes can not be
ruled out. The timing of the worst thunderstorms will occur from
4pm through 10 pm tonight. Stay tuned to the NOAA weather radio
or your favorite media sources for updates on this dangerous
weather situation.
The threat for severe storms will diminish before midnight
tonight over the northeast and central mountains of WV.
Much colder air will filter in behind the cold front to drop
temperatures into the upper 30s tonight, as models consensus
points out H850 temperatures reaching minus 5C or 6C. There is a
small chance for few snow flakes or mix snow with rain to be
seen over the highest tops of our northeast mountains by Monday
morning. However, no accumulations are anticipated.
&&
.SHORT TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...
As of 225 PM Sunday...
Drier with high pressure over the area through the short term
period. Temperatures warm each day through the week as high
pressure/ridging continues to build over the region.
&&
.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 225 PM Sunday...
We will end the week with a strong system/cold front pushing
through. This will bring a round of showers and thunderstorms,
with heavy downpours due to deep moisture fetch from Gulf of
Mexico. Still some timing differences between the models, but
severe storm could be possible if the system speeds up and hits
Thursday afternoon/evening or if a slower solution brings it
through Friday afternoon. Most guidance at this time has it
coming during the overnight hours Thursday into Friday morning,
and this would limit severe thunderstorm potential, but heavy
rain would remain a threat.
&&
.AVIATION /19Z SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 200 PM Sunday...
VFR conditions prevailing through at least 20Z. Then, clouds
and convection will fire up this afternoon to produce periods of
IFR/LIFR along the strongest storms. Southerly flow will
increase to 15-20 knots with gusts around 40-45 knots with
strongest storms.
Weather charts analysis show a warm front slowly lifting north
producing light rain across the eastern third of the forecast
area this afternoon. This activity is expected to exit east of
the Appalachians by 4 pm. Meanwhile, the area will remain in the
warm sector of a vigorous surface low pressure system. This low
will track northeast of the area into this evening, bringing a
strong cold front which should arrive to southeast OH around 20Z
this afternoon. Numerous showers and strong thunderstorms will
develop to produce winds gusts exceeding 50 knots with the
stronger storms. Lightning and possible tornadoes are also
expected to develop from 1-2pm through at least 8pm this
evening.
LLWS and heavy turbulence is likely with this storm system. By
06Z Monday, the cold front will be east of the Appalachian,
while colder airmass move in behind the front. Available low
level moisture, and cooling temperatures could produce post rain MVFR/IFR
ceilings or fog during the late overnight hours into Monday
morning.
FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND ALTERNATE SCENARIOS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY...
FORECAST CONFIDENCE: High.
ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: Timing of severe winds and associated IFR
or worst conditions could vary. Amendments will be necessary
for direct hit storms to airports.
EXPERIMENTAL TABLE OF FLIGHT CATEGORY OBJECTIVELY SHOWS CONSISTENCY
OF WFO FORECAST TO AVAILABLE MODEL INFORMATION:
H = HIGH: TAF CONSISTENT WITH ALL MODELS OR ALL BUT ONE MODEL.
M = MEDIUM: TAF HAS VARYING LEVEL OF CONSISTENCY WITH MODELS.
L = LOW: TAF INCONSISTENT WITH ALL MODELS OR ALL BUT ONE MODEL.
UTC 1HRLY 18 19 20 21 22 23 00 01 02 03 04 05
EDT 1HRLY 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 00 01
CRW CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H M H M H H
HTS CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H M M H H
BKW CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H M H H H H
EKN CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H M H M H
PKB CONSISTENCY H H H H H L H H H H M H
CKB CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H M M M M M
AFTER 18Z MONDAY...
IFR possible in a few showers and possible stratus on Monday,
especially in the mountains. IFR in showers and thunderstorms by
Friday.
&&
.RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WV...Wind Advisory until 7 PM EDT Monday for WVZ523-526.
Wind Advisory until 9 PM EDT this evening for WVZ005-006-
013>015-024>027-034-515>520-522.
Wind Advisory until 9 PM EDT this evening for WVZ033.
OH...Wind Advisory until 9 PM EDT this evening for OHZ087.
KY...Wind Advisory until 9 PM EDT this evening for KYZ101>103-105.
VA...Wind Advisory until 9 PM EDT this evening for VAZ003-004.
&&
SYNOPSIS...ARJ/MPK
NEAR TERM...ARJ
SHORT TERM...MPK
LONG TERM...MPK
AVIATION...ARJHazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Charleston WV 520 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019 KYZ101>103-105-OHZ087-WVZ005-006-013>015-024>026-152130- Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Lincoln- Putnam-Kanawha-Mingo-Logan-Boone- 520 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...TORNADO WATCH 63 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Kentucky, portions of southeast Ohio, and portions of southern West Virginia and western West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tornado Watch. Wind Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. OHZ066-067-075-076-083>086-WVZ007>009-016-017-152130- Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Mason- Jackson WV-Wood-Roane-Wirt- 520 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019 ...TORNADO WATCH 63 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast Ohio, and portions of central West Virginia, northern West Virginia and western West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tornado Watch. In addition to the severe weather threat, a period of breezy to windy conditions may occur by late afternoon and tonight. A Wind Advisory may eventually be required for the area. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. VAZ003-004-WVZ027-033-034-515>520-522-152130- Dickenson-Buchanan-Clay-McDowell-Wyoming-Northwest Raleigh- Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette- Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-Southeast Webster- 520 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Virginia, and portions of central West Virginia, northeast West Virginia, southeast West Virginia and southern West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Wind Advisory. Strong to severe storms are expected to develop in the afternoon and gradually merge into a line of thunderstorms. Damaging winds will be the primary severe weather threat, although a few severe hail stones and even a brief tornado may also occur. Locally higher rainfall could lead to high water impacts as well. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Strong winds may occur Monday across the higher mountainous terrain. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. WVZ523-526-152130- Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph- 520 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT MONDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Wind Advisory. Strong to severe storms are expected to develop in the afternoon and gradually merge into a line of thunderstorms. Damaging winds will be the primary severe weather threat, although a few severe hail stones and even a brief tornado may also occur. Locally higher rainfall could lead to high water impacts as well. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Wind Advisory. Wind Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. WVZ524-152130- Southeast Pocahontas- 520 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Strong to severe storms are expected to develop in the afternoon and gradually merge into a line of thunderstorms. Damaging winds will be the primary severe weather threat, although a few severe hail stones and even a brief tornado may also occur. Locally higher rainfall could lead to high water impacts as well. In addition to the severe weather threat, a period of breezy to windy conditions may occur by late afternoon and tonight. A Wind Advisory may eventually be required for the area. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. WVZ010-011-018>020-028>032-039-040-521-525-152130- Pleasants-Tyler-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis- Harrison-Taylor-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Webster-Northwest Randolph- 520 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central West Virginia, northeast West Virginia and northern West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Strong to severe storms are expected to develop in the afternoon and gradually merge into a line of thunderstorms. Damaging winds will be the primary severe weather threat, although a few severe hail stones and even a brief tornado may also occur. Locally higher rainfall could lead to high water impacts as well. In addition to the severe weather threat, a period of breezy to windy conditions may occur by late afternoon and tonight. A Wind Advisory may eventually be required for the area. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Strong winds may occur Monday across the higher mountainous terrain. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
516 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019
OHZ075-083>086-142200-
Jackson-Athens-Meigs-Gallia-Vinton-
516 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN MEIGS...NORTH
CENTRAL GALLIA...NORTHEASTERN JACKSON...ATHENS AND EASTERN VINTON
COUNTIES...
At 515 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Wellston,
moving northeast at 65 mph.
Winds in excess of 45 mph are possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Athens, Jackson, Wellston, Nelsonville, Mcarthur, Albany, Coolville,
Lake Hope State Park, Chauncey, Hamden, Buchtel, Coalton, Zaleski,
Wilkesville, Radcliffe, Stroud Run State Park, Dyesville, Darwin,
Salem Center and Harrisonville.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 3922 8178 3893 8251 3910 8269 3939 8235
3939 8229 3944 8228 3947 8225 3947 8217
3952 8216
TIME...MOT...LOC 2115Z 234DEG 57KT 3908 8248
MEKPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
526 PM EDT SUN APR 14 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0522 PM TSTM WND DMG 3 SE EAGLE MILLS 39.30N 82.66W
04/14/2019 VINTON OH 911 CALL CENTER
TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ALONG BEACH GROVE ROAD.
&&
EVENT NUMBER RLX1901447
RGPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
529 PM EDT SUN APR 14 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0415 PM TSTM WND DMG ZALESKI 39.28N 82.40W
04/14/2019 VINTON OH 911 CALL CENTER
TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ALONG ROUTE 278.
&&
EVENT NUMBER RLX1901448
RGPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
532 PM EDT SUN APR 14 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0415 PM TSTM WND DMG 3 SE EAGLE MILLS 39.30N 82.66W
04/14/2019 VINTON OH 911 CALL CENTER
TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ALONG BEACH GROVE ROAD.
CORRECTED TIME
&&
CORRECTED EVENT TIME...FATALITIES...INJURIES...REMARKS
EVENT NUMBER RLX1901447
MZPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
542 PM EDT SUN APR 14 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0535 PM TSTM WND GST 2 SW ALBANY 39.21N 82.22W
04/14/2019 M61 MPH ATHENS OH AWOS
&&
EVENT NUMBER RLX1901449
ABEPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
553 PM EDT SUN APR 14 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0540 PM TSTM WND DMG ATHENS 39.32N 82.10W
04/14/2019 ATHENS OH BROADCAST MEDIA
OHIO UNIVERSITY WEBCAM SHOWED LARGE LIMBS DOWN AND PINE
TREE SNAPPED DUE TO THUNDERSTORM WINDS.
&&
EVENT NUMBER RLX1901450
ABEThe Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 52 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 22:01 UTC.
29 thunderstorm wind, 1 hail. Local standard time, as filed.
Trees blown down along Guyan River Road.
Trees blown down along Cyrus Creek Road.
One tree was blown down along Drawdy Mountain Road.
Several trees were downed along East Dupont Avenue.
A tree was blown down near the intersection of Elk River Road and Jordan Creek.
All lanes of Elk River Road North were closed due to downed trees.
Multiple trees were blown down in the city of Clay, including along Widen Ridge Road and also Dog Run.
A tree was blown down along Independence Road, and another was downed along Route 16.
One tree was blown down across Pennsylvania Avenue. Just across the river, a large branch was blown out of a tree, which was then hit by a passing motorcycle, injuring the rider.
Several trees were blown down in Gassaway. Trees fell across Little Otter Road, Ounnel Fork Road, Chapel Road, and Route 4.
A tree was blown down across Facemire Drive, and another across Main Street in Sutton.
A tree was blown down across Berry Fork Road.
A tree was blown down across Posey Road.
Many trees were snapped and uprooted along Browns Run Road. One tree fell onto a storage shed, causing one wall to bow out. A wooden playground set was also destroyed by the wind.
Trees were blown down along Route 16.
A wooden playground was destroyed by the wind.
Multiple trees were blown down in Good Hope.
Several trees were downed along Route 52.
A RV and small houseboat, which was on a trailer, were both flipped onto their sides. A car port was also tossed by the wind.
Multiple trees were blown down along Oak Grove Road.
A tree fell onto a house along Thornwood Lane.
Measured at Buckhannon Airport (KW22) in the apex of a bow echo.
A patch of shingles and section of soffit were blown off a house. Several chain link fence posts were bent, and a wooden split rail fence was broken.
Multiple trees were blown down on Buckhannon Ridge Road and Old Route 33.
Multiple trees were knocked down in the town of Philippi.
Trees were blown down across Route 60, closing the road in both directions.
Multiple trees were blown down onto Route 4.
Multiple trees were downed around Valley Head.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in West Virginia in 2019Every state in 2019This day in weather historyWarnings in West Virginia, April 2019
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 807419, 807421, 807423, 807426, 807427, 807434, 807428, 807429, 807444, 807435, 807436, 807437, 807438, 807439, 807440, 807445, 807446, 807442, 807449, 807431, 807433, 807451, 807452, 807448, 807454, 807453, 807455, 807456, 807457, 807458.