A strong center of low pressure tracked out of the plains states to the Great Lakes region. Ahead of this low in the Ohio Valley, southwest winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 and 60 mph were common throughout the day. These strong winds peaked in the early afternoon with the passage of a cold front, and diminished later in the evening.

High Wind in UNION, OHIO
From 09-DEC-09 14:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several large limbs were blown down onto power lines in the Richwood area.

High Wind in MERCER, OHIO
From 09-DEC-09 15:40:00 to 09-DEC-09 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power poles were cracked in the Rockford area.

High Wind in WARREN, OHIO
From 09-DEC-09 12:55:00 to 09-DEC-09 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A barn was blown down in Harlan Township. Several reports of trees and power poles and power lines were also reported across the county.

High Wind in FAIRFIELD, OHIO
From 09-DEC-09 13:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many trees were blown down on area roadways across the county.

High Wind in BUTLER, OHIO
From 09-DEC-09 14:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines and several small trees were blown down across the county.

High Wind in GREENE, OHIO
From 09-DEC-09 14:44:00 to 09-DEC-09 15:44:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down across the county.

High Wind in PREBLE, OHIO
From 09-DEC-09 14:35:00 to 09-DEC-09 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down across the county.

High Wind in FRANKLIN, OHIO
From 09-DEC-09 15:23:00 to 09-DEC-09 16:23:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Construction fencing was damaged, large trees were down and some minor building damage was reported in the Columbus area.

High Wind in CLINTON, OHIO
From 09-DEC-09 10:17:00 to 09-DEC-09 10:17:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A 60 mph gust was recorded at the KILN Wilmington airport.

High Wind in HARDIN, OHIO
From 09-DEC-09 10:51:00 to 09-DEC-09 10:51:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tractor trailer was overturned 6 miles north of Kenton.

High Wind in HAMILTON, OHIO
From 09-DEC-09 11:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were blown down in the Indian Hill area, closing a few streets. Utilities were damaged due to fallen trees on power lines. Another spotter estimated a 52 mph gust in Maderia at 12:05.

High Wind in SHELBY, OHIO
From 09-DEC-09 13:03:00 to 09-DEC-09 13:03:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: County Official

A 58 mph gust was recorded at the Hardin-Houston local schools located 4 miles northeast of Russia.

High Wind in CHAMPAIGN, OHIO
From 09-DEC-09 12:46:00 to 09-DEC-09 13:46:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Siding was blown off of a house. Large limbs were blown down. Scattered trees were blown down across the county according to police reports.

High Wind in MONTGOMERY, OHIO
From 09-DEC-09 11:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Public

A large business sign was blown apart on State Route 48 in Englewood. Newspaper reports in the New Lebanon area showed a large tree was blown down and several power poles that were damaged. The ASOS at KDAY Dayton international airport recorded a 56 mph gust at 13:19.

High Wind in DARKE, OHIO
From 09-DEC-09 14:35:00 to 09-DEC-09 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power lines were blown down across the county.

High Wind in LOGAN, OHIO
From 09-DEC-09 14:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down across the county.

High Wind in SCIOTO, OHIO
From 09-DEC-09 12:11:00 to 09-DEC-09 13:11:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Approximately two dozen trees were reported down across Portsmouth, leaving 1200 people without power. The gust was measured at 12:41.

High Wind in AUGLAIZE, OHIO
From 09-DEC-09 15:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Unknown

Winds across the area were estimated to gust to 50 mph.

High Wind in CLERMONT, OHIO
From 09-DEC-09 15:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few trees were blown down, some landing on power lines.

High Wind in MADISON, OHIO
From 09-DEC-09 15:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An interstate sign was blown down near London. Additional cable and power lines were blown down in the London area.

High Wind in ADAMS, OHIO
From 09-DEC-09 13:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down across the county. A silo was blown over in Cherry Fork.

High Wind in BROWN, OHIO
From 09-DEC-09 13:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down across the county.

High Wind in HIGHLAND, OHIO
From 09-DEC-09 13:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down across the county.

High Wind in FAYETTE, OHIO
From 09-DEC-09 13:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down across the county.

High Wind in PIKE, OHIO
From 09-DEC-09 13:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down across the county. Two miles north of Waverly, a telephone pole was blown over onto U.S. Route 23.

High Wind in ROSS, OHIO
From 09-DEC-09 13:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down across the county.

High Wind in LICKING, OHIO
From 09-DEC-09 13:56:00 to 09-DEC-09 13:56:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 4.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 61 mph gust was recorded at the Newark airport.

High Wind in MIAMI, OHIO
From 09-DEC-09 13:28:00 to 09-DEC-09 14:28:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power poles were blown over near Covington.

High Wind in DELAWARE, OHIO
From 09-DEC-09 13:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down on power lines at a golf course in Galena.

High Wind in HOCKING, OHIO
From 09-DEC-09 13:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power lines were blown down across the county.

High Wind in PICKAWAY, OHIO
From 09-DEC-09 13:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down across the county. A spotters wind equipment in South Bloomfield measured a 50 mph gust at 14:01.

High Wind in CLARK, OHIO
From 09-DEC-09 13:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

A power pole and power lines were knocked down.