The combination of intense low pressure departing to the northeast and cold high pressure building in from the west, produced strong winds and some minor wind damage across portions of central and eastern Virginia.

Strong Wind in SUSSEX, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 13:40:00 to 31-DEC-08 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 33.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Wind gust of 33 knots (38 mph) was measured at AKQ. Few trees were downed. Gusty winds caused a tree to fall onto passenger side of a vehicle on Highway 35 near Newville Road, resulting in one fatality and one injury. The fatality was a 52 year old female. A male driver was injured.

Strong Wind in VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 12:29:00 to 31-DEC-08 12:29:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Wind gust of 45 knots (52 mph) was measured at NTU. Wind gust of 40 knots (46 mph) was measured at Back Bay National. Few trees were downed.

Strong Wind in NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 12:04:00 to 31-DEC-08 12:04:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Wind gust of 45 knots (52 mph) was measured at LFI. Wind gust of 43 knots (50 mph) was measured at PHF. Wind gust of 40 knots (46 mph) was measured at FAF. Few trees were downed. Downed trees were blocking roads in the Wythe and Buckroe areas of Hampton. Powerlines were down.

Strong Wind in NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 12:31:00 to 31-DEC-08 12:31:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Wind gust of 42 knots (48 mph) was measured at ORF. Few trees were downed.

Strong Wind in NORTHAMPTON, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 14:25:00 to 31-DEC-08 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gust of 46 knots (53 mph) was measured at Cape Charles. Wind gust of 40 knots (46 mph) was measured at Exmore. Few trees were downed.

Strong Wind in PRINCE EDWARD, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 09:20:00 to 31-DEC-08 09:20:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Wind gust of 35 knots (40 mph) was measured at FVX. Few trees were downed.

Strong Wind in DINWIDDIE, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 14:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Wind gust of 35 knots (40 mph) was measured at PTB. Few trees were downed.

Strong Wind in SOUTHAMPTON, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 13:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Wind gust of 45 knots (52 mph) was measured at FKN. Few trees were downed.

Strong Wind in SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 13:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Wind gust of 40 knots (46 mph) was measured at SFQ. Few trees were downed.

Strong Wind in ESSEX, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 37.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Wind gust of 37 knots (43 mph) was measured at XSA (Tappahannock). Few trees were downed.

Strong Wind in GREENSVILLE, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 12:50:00 to 31-DEC-08 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were downed across the county. Several power outages were also reported.

Strong Wind in HANOVER, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 11:17:00 to 31-DEC-08 11:17:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Wind gust of 41 knots (47 mph) was measured at OFP. Few trees were downed.

Strong Wind in HENRICO, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 12:01:00 to 31-DEC-08 12:01:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wind gust of 49 knots (56 mph) was measured at Varina. Wind gust of 44 knots (51 mph) was measured at Glen Allen. Wind gust of 43 knots (50 mph) was measured at RIC. Few trees were downed.

Strong Wind in LOUISA, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 10:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Wind gust of 43 knots (50 mph) was measured at LKU. Few trees were downed.