A very strong area of low pressure moved northeast through the Lower Mississippi Valley and through central Ohio during the afternoon and evening hours of the 1st.  Gusty southwest winds caused widespread damage throughout the day. Winds shifted to the west during the evening hours, and tapered off into the morning of the 2nd across the region as the low pressure moved into western New York state.

High Wind in MARION, OHIO
From 01-DEC-06 13:00:00 to 01-DEC-06 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 59 mph wind gust was measured at the Marion Airport.

High Wind in ERIE, OHIO
From 01-DEC-06 14:00:00 to 01-DEC-06 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported down, especially across the eastern half of the county.

High Wind in HURON, OHIO
From 01-DEC-06 13:00:00 to 01-DEC-06 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and numerous power lines were reported down, mainly across the northern portion of the county.

High Wind in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 01-DEC-06 14:00:00 to 01-DEC-06 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

High Wind in MORROW, OHIO
From 01-DEC-06 13:00:00 to 01-DEC-06 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were reported down in Mt. Gilead.

High Wind in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 01-DEC-06 15:00:00 to 01-DEC-06 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

High Wind in KNOX, OHIO
From 01-DEC-06 11:00:00 to 01-DEC-06 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were reported down across the county.

High Wind in SENECA, OHIO
From 01-DEC-06 12:00:00 to 01-DEC-06 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were reported down across the county.

High Wind in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 01-DEC-06 12:00:00 to 01-DEC-06 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Utility poles and lines were reported down countywide.

High Wind in CRAWFORD, OHIO
From 01-DEC-06 12:00:00 to 01-DEC-06 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were reported down in Galion.

High Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 01-DEC-06 14:31:00 to 01-DEC-06 14:31:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 63 mph was measured at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport.

High Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 01-DEC-06 14:00:00 to 01-DEC-06 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 58 mph wind gust was measured at Cleveland Hopkins Airport.

High Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 01-DEC-06 15:39:00 to 01-DEC-06 15:39:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 62 mph wind gust was measured at the Burke Lakefront Airport.

High Wind in MEDINA, OHIO
From 01-DEC-06 14:00:00 to 01-DEC-06 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were reported down in Medina.

High Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 01-DEC-06 12:00:00 to 01-DEC-06 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter in Lorain estimated wind gusts of 60 mph.  Later in the afternoon, a trained spotter in Camden Township measured a wind gust of 57 mph.

High Wind in LUCAS, OHIO
From 01-DEC-06 13:00:00 to 01-DEC-06 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported down.

High Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 01-DEC-06 12:00:00 to 01-DEC-06 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were reported down across the northern portion of the county.

High Wind in WOOD, OHIO
From 01-DEC-06 13:00:00 to 01-DEC-06 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

High Wind in WAYNE, OHIO
From 01-DEC-06 15:00:00 to 01-DEC-06 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were reported down across the county.

High Wind in HOLMES, OHIO
From 01-DEC-06 14:00:00 to 01-DEC-06 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were reported down across the county.

High Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 01-DEC-06 14:00:00 to 01-DEC-06 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter in Hartville measured a wind gust of 62 mph.

High Wind in HANCOCK, OHIO
From 01-DEC-06 13:00:00 to 01-DEC-06 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 59 mph wind gust was measured at the Findlay Airport.

High Wind in OTTAWA, OHIO
From 01-DEC-06 14:00:00 to 01-DEC-06 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few large limbs were reported down in Port Clinton.

High Wind in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 01-DEC-06 16:30:00 to 01-DEC-06 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Two trees were reported down across a road just east of Ravenna.

High Wind in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 01-DEC-06 13:00:00 to 01-DEC-06 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were reported down across the county.

High Wind in LAKE, OHIO
From 01-DEC-06 15:00:00 to 01-DEC-06 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported down just east of Mentor.

High Wind in WYANDOT, OHIO
From 01-DEC-06 14:00:00 to 01-DEC-06 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few large limbs were reported down just west of Upper Sandusky.

High Wind in MAHONING, OHIO
From 01-DEC-06 12:20:00 to 01-DEC-06 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down countywide.

High Wind in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 01-DEC-06 16:00:00 to 01-DEC-06 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A utility pole was reported down. Several large limbs were reported down across the county.

High Wind in ASHTABULA LAKESHORE, OHIO
From 01-DEC-06 16:00:00 to 01-DEC-06 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several large limbs were reported down.