CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Following storms sweeping across the state Wednesday, the National Weather Service has determined some of the damage was caused by "straight-line" winds rather than tornadoes.
Storms uprooted trees, destroyed buildings and caused power outages. More than 90,000 Appalachian Power customers in West Virginia were without power following the storm, and the company has asked crews from other states and companies of assistance in restoring services.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, "straight-line" winds are different than tornadoes because of how the wind damages objects.
National Weather Service meteorologist Mike Kistner says state saw winds up to 65 miles per hour as the storm moved across
Storms uprooted trees, destroyed buildings and caused power outages. More than 90,000 Appalachian Power customers in West Virginia were without power following the storm, and the company has asked crews from other states and companies of assistance in restoring services.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, "straight-line" winds are different than tornadoes because of how the wind damages objects.
National Weather Service meteorologist Mike Kistner says state saw winds up to 65 miles per hour as the storm moved across