Surface low pressure raced from the High Plains early on December 8th to the upper Great Lakes by early on the 9th while deepening rapidly and bringing a complex series of fronts across the area. Strong west winds of 20 to 40 mph occurred on the afternoon of the 9th with gusts over 60 mph estimated along some ridges and mountain peaks. Marion AWOS in Smyth County measured a 63 mph wind gust from the WSW around 2:00 PM on the 9th with sustained winds over 30 mph for several hours in the afternoon. The result was tree damage and some power line damage across numerous counties in the southwest Virginia.

High Wind in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-09 15:15:00 to 10-DEC-09 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 10 to 12 inch diameter tree was snapped in half. Wind gust estimated at 60 mph by former NWS employee.

High Wind in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-09 13:58:00 to 10-DEC-09 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were brought down near Spruce Run.

High Wind in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-09 13:54:00 to 10-DEC-09 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and large tree limbs were reported down in various locations across the county. Power lines were also damaged in Pulaski.

High Wind in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-09 17:33:00 to 10-DEC-09 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down on Woods Gap Road.

High Wind in ALLEGHANY, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-09 14:27:00 to 10-DEC-09 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down near Potts Creek.

High Wind in BATH, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-09 13:30:00 to 10-DEC-09 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were downed in numerous locations across the county.

High Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-09 14:25:00 to 10-DEC-09 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down in Hebron.

High Wind in CRAIG, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-09 17:00:00 to 10-DEC-09 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down county-wide.

High Wind in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-09 06:00:00 to 10-DEC-09 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees were reported down in various locations across the county including Hubble Hill Road, Richlands, Pounding Mill, and Burkes Garden.

High Wind in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-09 13:30:00 to 10-DEC-09 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two large trees and a church sign blown over along Highway 11.

High Wind in GRAYSON, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-09 14:00:00 to 10-DEC-09 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down county-wide.

High Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-09 13:40:00 to 10-DEC-09 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down and one tree fell onto a mobile home.

High Wind in BLAND, VIRGINIA
From 09-DEC-09 12:25:00 to 10-DEC-09 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees reported down across the county.