A fast moving low pressure system tracking across the Ohio Valley pulled a strong cold front through the Southern Appalachians during the morning of the 31st. Wind damage was widespread and extended into the foothill counties.

High Wind in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 09:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees were blown down between Buchanan and the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 43.

High Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 04:20:00 to 31-DEC-08 04:20:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 06:35:00 to 31-DEC-08 06:35:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree limbs were blown down on Mallory Road 4 miles east of Galax.

High Wind in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 07:30:00 to 31-DEC-08 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sporadic reports of downed trees and power outages were received by local law enforcement across the county.

High Wind in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 08:01:00 to 31-DEC-08 08:01:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 08:54:00 to 31-DEC-08 08:54:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 09:30:00 to 31-DEC-08 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down, generally north of Highway 460. There was also a two acre brush fire in the Montvale area.

High Wind in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 10:54:00 to 31-DEC-08 10:54:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was blown down four miles southeast of Willis.

High Wind in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Scattered trees were blown down throughout the county.

High Wind in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was blown down three miles south of Pilot.

High Wind in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 11:24:00 to 31-DEC-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High winds downed a tree near Claudville that fell on power lines, causing a wildfire. Additional trees were blown down across many parts of the county.

High Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 11:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High winds snapped a 16-inch diameter pine tree.

High Wind in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 14:30:00 to 31-DEC-08 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was blown down four miles north-northeast of the town of Floyd.

High Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 07:30:00 to 31-DEC-08 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down county-wide throughout the day.

High Wind in CRAIG, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 08:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Around 15 trees were blown down across the county, mainly on secondary roads. One tree fell across highway 42 south of New Castle.

High Wind in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 08:35:00 to 31-DEC-08 08:35:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A 20 foot tall pine tree was snapped off at its base three miles west of Christiansburg.

High Wind in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 09:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several trees were blown down on Highway 460 in Newport.

High Wind in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 09:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county during the day. Several of the trees went down in the Grahams Forge area around 900 am.

High Wind in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 09:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees were blown down on Highway 60 near Pandapas Pond about 3 miles west of Blacksburg.

High Wind in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 09:05:00 to 31-DEC-08 09:05:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several five inch diameter oak limbs were broken off in the city of Radford.

High Wind in BATH, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 06:01:00 to 31-DEC-08 06:01:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down on Route 39 just west of Warm Springs. The peak wind gust measured at the Hot Springs Airport was 56 mph.

High Wind in ALLEGHANY, VIRGINIA
From 31-DEC-08 07:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown on Route 606 just northeast of the city of Clifton Forge.