Gusty winds developed in the wake of a strong cold front that crossed the region February 10th. Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph were measured in some locations, with several hours of wind gusts in excess of 40 mph. This downed trees and power lines across the region. Property damage was also reported due to the winds.

High Wind in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-08 14:30:00 to 10-FEB-08 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Clarke County Fire and Rescue reported numerous downed trees and power lines across the eastern part of the county.

High Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-08 14:15:00 to 10-FEB-08 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters in Loudoun Heights and Ashburn measured wind gusts of 60 to 61 mph. Loudoun County Emergency Management reported numerous downed trees and power lines across the central and western portions of the county.

Strong Wind in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-08 14:30:00 to 10-FEB-08 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

An automated observation at Quantico Marine Corps measured a wind gust of 40 mph. Newspapers reported several downed trees.

High Wind in HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-08 09:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported trees and power lines down across the county.

High Wind in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-08 13:35:00 to 10-FEB-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet observation measured sustained winds of 55 mph.

High Wind in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-08 13:30:00 to 10-FEB-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Shenandoah County Emergency Management reported downed trees in New Market.

High Wind in PAGE, VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-08 14:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Page County Emergency Management reported trees and power lines down across the county.

High Wind in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-08 14:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Front Royal Fire and Rescue reported numerous downed power lines.

High Wind in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-08 14:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a wind gust of 63 mph in Elkton. A tractor-trailer truck was blown over by high winds just south of Elkton.

High Wind in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-08 14:30:00 to 10-FEB-08 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Frederick County Emergency Management and Winchester Police reported trees and power lines down across the city and county. A trained spotter reported a roof collapse at an apartment building just east of Interstate 81 near Route 7.