A vigorous cold front crossed the region between 4 AM and 8 AM on the 12th.  As the front passed, northwest winds gusted up to 45 MPH and didn't begin to subside until midday.  In Loudoun County, gusty winds downed power lines north of Leesburg.  A wind gust of 45 MPH was recorded at Dulles International Airport.  In Prince William County, tree limbs were downed onto power lines and 3000 customers lost power.  Winds also blew over a hot grill and started a deck fire in Lake Ridge.  In Arlington, a wind gust of 45 MPH was reported at Washington Reagan National Airport.  In Fairfax County, a wind gust of 46 MPH was recorded.  In Frederick County, numerous power line failures were reported.  Downed trees caused power outages in 10 different areas, including Winchester.  A wind gust of 46 MPH was recorded at the Winchester Airport.  In Warren County, 6 trees were blown down at Massanutten Mountain Drive and High Knob Road.  One downed power line sparked a brush fire.  In Greene County, three utility poles were downed along Route 33 in Ruckersville.

Strong Wind in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 12-DEC-00 03:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 12-DEC-00 03:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in NELSON, VIRGINIA
From 12-DEC-00 03:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 12-DEC-00 03:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 12-DEC-00 03:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 12-DEC-00 03:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 12-DEC-00 03:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 12-DEC-00 03:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 12-DEC-00 03:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 12-DEC-00 03:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in KING GEORGE, VIRGINIA
From 12-DEC-00 03:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 12-DEC-00 03:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 12-DEC-00 03:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 12-DEC-00 03:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 12-DEC-00 03:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 12-DEC-00 03:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 12-DEC-00 03:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 12-DEC-00 03:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 12-DEC-00 03:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 12-DEC-00 03:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in PAGE, VIRGINIA
From 12-DEC-00 03:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 12-DEC-00 03:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 12-DEC-00 03:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 12:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC