Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph were common in the wake of a strong cold front.  Stronger gusts, on the order of 50 to 70 mph were seen in Wood County and across the central mountainous counties.  The Wood County Airport  measured a gust to 66 mph at 0101E.  Elkins recorded a gust to 59 mph at 0232E.  The mountain top at Snowshoe registered a gust to 70 mph around 0100E.   Other measured gusts included Huntington with 48 mph at 0018E, Charleston had 39 mph at 0140E, Beckley registered 43 mph at 0319E, and Clarksburg measured 49 mph at 0334E.    Scattered minor damage and power outages occurred.  Seasonal decorations, tree limbs, and even a large glass window pane were damaged.   The state Christmas tree at the capital in Charleston was blown over.  Six schools in Kanawha and Upshur Counties were closed due to the power outages.Temperatures fell from the 50s to the 20s in about 6 hours.

High Wind in PLEASANTS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 04:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 04:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in ROANE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 04:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in TAYLOR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 04:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in TYLER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 04:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in UPSHUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 04:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in RALEIGH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 04:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in RITCHIE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 04:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in LOGAN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 04:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 04:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 04:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in LEWIS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 04:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 04:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 04:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in MCDOWELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 04:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in MINGO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 04:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in NICHOLAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 04:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 04:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in WIRT, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 04:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in WYOMING, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 04:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in CLAY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 04:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 04:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in CALHOUN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 04:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in POCAHONTAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 05:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in WOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 05:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 57 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in WEBSTER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 05:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in BARBOUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 04:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in BOONE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 04:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in BRAXTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 04:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 05:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 51 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 04:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in DODDRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 04:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 04:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-00 23:00:00 to 12-DEC-00 04:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER