On Tuesday night, a powerful system of thunderstorms swept through several states in the Ohio Valley, leaving more than 275,000 homes and businesses without power. The affected states include West Virginia, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. The storms brought damaging winds, dangerous hail, and reported tornadoes, resulting in significant destruction and chaos.
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice declared a state of emergency for Fayette, Kanawha, Lincoln, and Nicholas counties due to the widespread impact of the storms. In Fayette County, West Virginia, at least 13 homes were damaged, and some residents sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The Office of Emergency Management reported that several homes were destroyed or severely damaged.
