On the back side of a cold frontal passage, gusty winds took shape across southwest Virginia due to a tightened pressure gradient on November 16th. Winds throughout the day of 30 to 40 miles per hour were observed across the region.
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On the back side of a cold frontal passage, gusty winds took shape across southwest Virginia due to a tightened pressure gradient on November 16th. Winds throughout the day of 30 to 40 miles per hour were observed across the region. One minor injury occurred due to the stronger winds near Clintwood due to a tree falling onto an occupied car. Winds quickly eased in intensity later that evening into the next day once the pressure gradient began to relax overhead.
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 Nov 16, 12:15 PM EST, 1 hour 10 minutes earlier.
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION National Weather Service Charleston WV 1215 PM EST Sun Nov 16 2025 .SYNOPSIS... Becoming much colder and windier through Monday in the wake of a cold front. Additional chances for precipitation return on Tuesday. && .NEAR TERM /THROUGH MONDAY/... As of 1210 PM Sunday... Forecast area is behind a cold front that passed overnight, with cooler and drier air taking hold. Gusty winds expected today behind the front, owing to tight pressure gradient, CAA, and strong winds aloft off ridge tops in particular. A wind advisory has been issued across the higher terrain through Monday. With the drier air filtering into place, RH values will generally bottom out in the upper 20s to 30s in the near term period. Fire danger should not remain a major concern however, with recent rain overnight, and with winds expected to slacken during the day Monday. High temperatures on Monday will continue to remain cool, with upper 40s to lower 50s expected across much of the area. && .SHORT TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/... As of 1210 PM Sunday... Precipitation returns to the area Tuesday into the first part of Wednesday as a shortwave crosses the area. Precipitation across the mountains, and SE Ohio, could start out as a brief wintry mix Tuesday, before transitioning to rain, if moisture arrives early enough in the day. In addition, there could be a rumble of thunder on Tuesday evening across the south, but overall, chances are limited. Wave will move off to the east later Tuesday, with areas of drizzle and low clouds lingering in its wake. Wednesday, although rather cloudy, should overall be drier, and warmer. && .LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/... As of 1210 PM Sunday... Temps warm nicely Thursday as southerly flow increases out ahead of the next system that will develop in the southern stream, and eject northeast towards our region, transporting ample moisture to the area. Details are still being worked out at this point, but it's starting to look like a period of good soaking rain is possible late in the week. && .AVIATION /18Z SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/... As of 1210 PM Sunday... VFR conditions for the period. Gusty westerly to west- northwesterly winds, with occasional gusts in the 20 kt range across the lowlands and the 20-40 kt range across the higher terrain, will slacken somewhat after 00-03Z, although will remain gusty at times particularly across the mountains. LLWS is expected tonight across parts of the mountains, including at site KEKN, generally 23Z through 12Z. FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND ALTERNATE SCENARIOS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY... FORECAST CONFIDENCE: High. ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: None. 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 EST 1HRLY 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 00 CRW CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H H H H H HTS CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H H H H H BKW CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H H H H H EKN CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H H H H H PKB CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H H H H H CKB CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H H H H H AFTER 18Z MONDAY... IFR ceilings possible with the weather system expected on Tuesday. IFR visibility possible early Tuesday in any areas that begin as snow. && .RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... WV...Wind Advisory until 10 AM EST Monday for WVZ523-526. OH...None. KY...None. VA...None. && SYNOPSIS...SL NEAR TERM...SL SHORT TERM...SL LONG TERM...SL AVIATION...SL
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1249 PM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
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1005 AM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 ESE Stanaford 37.80N 81.12W
11/16/2025 M46 MPH Raleigh WV ASOS
ASOS station KBKW Beckley Airport.
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RPYPreliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1250 PM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
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1100 AM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 ENE Bridgeport 39.30N 80.22W
11/16/2025 M43 MPH Harrison WV ASOS
ASOS station KCKB Clarksburg Airport.
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RPYThe national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 strong wind. Local standard time, as filed.
A tree fell onto a truck on Herndon Lane near Dante Mountain Road outside of Clintwood. One person inside the car at the time of the fallen tree sustained minor injuries.
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