As the polar vortex dropped into New England, an unusually tight gradient developed over the western Carolinas and Northeast Georgia. This gradient, combined with afternoon heating, helped to mix down areas of strong winds. Areas along and east of the Blue Ridge were hardest hit, with numerous trees reported down, some across roads and on homes. The gusty winds combined with ongoing drought conditions to produce numerous brush fires across the area during the afternoon.

High Wind in AVERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 10:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in MADISON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 10:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in CALDWELL MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 10:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in GREATER CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 10:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in BURKE MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 10:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in GREATER BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 10:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in MCDOWELL MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 10:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in EASTERN MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 10:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in YANCEY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 10:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in MITCHELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 10:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in HAYWOOD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 10:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in RUTHERFORD MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 10:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in POLK MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 10:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 10:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 10:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 10:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official