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 CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY, MARYLAND
From 10-FEB-08 13:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Newspaper clippings reported numerous trees and power lines down across Allegany County.

Strong Wind in ANNE ARUNDEL, MARYLAND
From 10-FEB-08 15:30:00 to 10-FEB-08 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at BWI Airport measured a wind gust of 52 mph. A trained spotter also reported downed trees in Odenton.

High Wind in NORTHERN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
From 10-FEB-08 15:30:00 to 10-FEB-08 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet observation reported sustained winds to 50 mph. Trees and power lines were downed due to high wind across the region.

High Wind in HARFORD, MARYLAND
From 10-FEB-08 15:30:00 to 10-FEB-08 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees and power lines were downed due to high wind across the region.

High Wind in MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 10-FEB-08 15:30:00 to 10-FEB-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Montgomery County Emergency Management reported downed trees and power lines across the county.

High Wind in HOWARD, MARYLAND
From 10-FEB-08 15:55:00 to 10-FEB-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Montgomery County Emergency Management reported downed trees and power lines across the county.

High Wind in SOUTHERN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
From 10-FEB-08 15:30:00 to 10-FEB-08 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a wind gust of 50 knots.

High Wind in ST. MARY'S, MARYLAND
From 10-FEB-08 15:38:00 to 10-FEB-08 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An automated observation at Patuxent River NAS as well as a buoy at Piney Point measured a wind gust of 54 knots.

High Wind in EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY, MARYLAND
From 10-FEB-08 13:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Newspaper clippings reported numerous trees and power lines down across Allegany County.

High Wind in WASHINGTON, MARYLAND
From 10-FEB-08 14:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Washington County Fire and Rescue Department reported trees and wires downed across the county.

High Wind in FREDERICK, MARYLAND
From 10-FEB-08 14:30:00 to 10-FEB-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Washington County Emergency Management reported trees and wires downed across mostly the northeast portion of the county.

High Wind in CARROLL, MARYLAND
From 10-FEB-08 15:30:00 to 10-FEB-08 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Carroll County Emergency Management reported trees and wires downed across the county.

Strong Wind in PRINCE GEORGES, MARYLAND
From 10-FEB-08 15:30:00 to 10-FEB-08 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 44.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at Andrews Air Force Base measured a wind gust of 51 mph. There were also media reports of power outages across the county.