The remnants of hurricane Ike raced northeast through the midwest and merged with a frontal boundary across the lower Ohio Valley Sunday morning. Abundant sunshine promoted deep mixing of the atmosphere, and warm, dry air aloft translated down to the surface. Gusty winds in excess of 70 mph persisted for a period of several hours, causing significant damage and widespread power outages.

High Wind in FAYETTE, INDIANA
From 14-SEP-08 16:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.90M
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong winds of 40 to 50 miles per hour were sustained for several hours. Gusts over 60 mph were common. Widespread damage occurred across the region, from trees being blown down on powerlines to significant structural damage.

High Wind in FRANKLIN, INDIANA
From 14-SEP-08 15:20:00 to 14-SEP-08 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.70M
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong winds of 40 to 50 miles per hour were sustained for several hours. Gusts over 60 mph were common. Widespread damage occurred across the region, from trees being blown down on powerlines to significant structural damage.

High Wind in UNION, INDIANA
From 14-SEP-08 16:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 856.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong winds of 40 to 50 miles per hour were sustained for several hours. Gusts over 60 mph were common. Widespread damage occurred across the region, from trees being blown down on powerlines to significant structural damage.

High Wind in WAYNE, INDIANA
From 14-SEP-08 16:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.10M
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong winds of 40 to 50 miles per hour were sustained for several hours. Gusts over 60 mph were common. Widespread damage occurred across the region, from trees being blown down on powerlines to significant structural damage.

High Wind in OHIO, INDIANA
From 14-SEP-08 14:15:00 to 14-SEP-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 684.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong winds of 40 to 50 miles per hour were sustained for several hours. Gusts over 60 mph were common. Widespread damage occurred across the region, from trees being blown down on powerlines to significant structural damage.

High Wind in RIPLEY, INDIANA
From 14-SEP-08 14:02:00 to 14-SEP-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 3.30M
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong winds of 40 to 50 miles per hour were sustained for several hours. Gusts over 60 mph were common. Widespread damage occurred across the region, from trees being blown down on powerlines to significant structural damage.

High Wind in DEARBORN, INDIANA
From 14-SEP-08 14:30:00 to 14-SEP-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.80M
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong winds of 40 to 50 miles per hour were sustained for several hours. Gusts over 60 mph were common. Widespread damage occurred across the region, from trees being blown down on powerlines to significant structural damage.

High Wind in SWITZERLAND, INDIANA
From 14-SEP-08 14:30:00 to 14-SEP-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.10M
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong winds of 40 to 50 miles per hour were sustained for several hours. Gusts over 60 mph were common. Widespread damage occurred across the region, from trees being blown down on powerlines to significant structural damage.