The seasons first spring type weather system moved through the area on the 8th into the early morning hours of the 9th.  Intense low pressure moved out of the Rockies into the plains of Nebraska.  Eventually, the low moved across Iowa and passed to the northeast.  The situation had the potential of becoming a serious severe weather event if not for the fact that the dry slot swept northeast across Iowa.  In the sinking air under the dry slot, strong southerly winds developed during the day on the 8th.  The winds gradually swung around to the southwest and eventually the northwest as the low passed.  Winds gusted to near 60 MPH in many areas, with an official measured wind speed of 60 MPH at the Ottumwa Airport.  All of the state reported winds of at least 40 to 50 MPH.  Sustained winds were in the 30 to 40 MPH range throughout the day until past midnight.  Damage was limited with the system since the leaves were not yet on the trees.  There were spotty reports of power outages as some tree limbs were blown onto power lines.  There was also some other spotty damage, but no major damage reported.

High Wind in MADISON, IOWA
From 08-MAR-00 11:00:00 to 09-MAR-00 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in MAHASKA, IOWA
From 08-MAR-00 11:00:00 to 09-MAR-00 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in DECATUR, IOWA
From 08-MAR-00 11:00:00 to 09-MAR-00 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in GRUNDY, IOWA
From 08-MAR-00 11:00:00 to 09-MAR-00 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in WARREN, IOWA
From 08-MAR-00 11:00:00 to 09-MAR-00 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in LUCAS, IOWA
From 08-MAR-00 11:00:00 to 09-MAR-00 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in BLACK HAWK, IOWA
From 08-MAR-00 11:00:00 to 09-MAR-00 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in JASPER, IOWA
From 08-MAR-00 11:00:00 to 09-MAR-00 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in MONROE, IOWA
From 08-MAR-00 11:00:00 to 09-MAR-00 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in WAYNE, IOWA
From 08-MAR-00 11:00:00 to 09-MAR-00 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in BREMER, IOWA
From 08-MAR-00 11:00:00 to 09-MAR-00 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in TAYLOR, IOWA
From 08-MAR-00 11:00:00 to 09-MAR-00 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in UNION, IOWA
From 08-MAR-00 11:00:00 to 09-MAR-00 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in POWESHIEK, IOWA
From 08-MAR-00 11:00:00 to 09-MAR-00 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in TAMA, IOWA
From 08-MAR-00 11:00:00 to 09-MAR-00 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in ADAMS, IOWA
From 08-MAR-00 11:00:00 to 09-MAR-00 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in APPANOOSE, IOWA
From 08-MAR-00 11:00:00 to 09-MAR-00 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in CLARKE, IOWA
From 08-MAR-00 11:00:00 to 09-MAR-00 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in RINGGOLD, IOWA
From 08-MAR-00 11:00:00 to 09-MAR-00 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in DAVIS, IOWA
From 08-MAR-00 11:00:00 to 09-MAR-00 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in MARION, IOWA
From 08-MAR-00 11:00:00 to 09-MAR-00 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in WAPELLO, IOWA
From 08-MAR-00 11:00:00 to 09-MAR-00 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 52 M
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in MARSHALL, IOWA
From 08-MAR-00 11:00:00 to 09-MAR-00 02:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC