Low pressure developed off the mid Atlantic coast on the morning of the 25th and deepened as it moved north, reaching southern New England by evening. Ahead of the low, east winds rapidly increased across New Hampshire with numerous gusts in excess of 60 mph being reported. A record number of homes and businesses lost power. Utilities reported 310,000 customers without power during the peak of the storm.

High Wind in MERRIMACK, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 25-FEB-10 23:43:00 to 25-FEB-10 23:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 68 mph was measured by the Concord Airport ASOS.

High Wind in MERRIMACK, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 26-FEB-10 02:00:00 to 26-FEB-10 02:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

High winds downed trees on River Road in Penacook.

High Wind in MERRIMACK, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 26-FEB-10 08:39:00 to 26-FEB-10 08:52:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High winds downed several 8 inch diameter trees limbs in Henniker.

High Wind in STRAFFORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 26-FEB-10 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-10 00:11:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Airplane Pilot

High winds downed numerous trees and power lines in Madbury.

High Wind in INTERIOR ROCKINGHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 25-FEB-10 19:44:00 to 25-FEB-10 19:56:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds downed trees across Route 111A in Danville.

High Wind in INTERIOR ROCKINGHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 25-FEB-10 23:30:00 to 25-FEB-10 23:38:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

High winds downed trees on a house on Lakeshore Ave in Hampstead.

High Wind in INTERIOR ROCKINGHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 26-FEB-10 00:18:00 to 26-FEB-10 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds downed numerous trees and power lines in Northwood.

High Wind in COASTAL ROCKINGHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 25-FEB-10 23:27:00 to 25-FEB-10 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 68 mph was recorded by the Portsmouth ASOS.

High Wind in COASTAL ROCKINGHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 25-FEB-10 22:00:00 to 25-FEB-10 22:08:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A wind gust of 63 mph was measured by a coop observer in Greenland.

High Wind in COASTAL ROCKINGHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 26-FEB-10 00:45:00 to 26-FEB-10 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds downed numerous trees and power lines in Greenland.

High Wind in INTERIOR ROCKINGHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 25-FEB-10 23:00:00 to 25-FEB-10 23:16:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

High winds downed trees and power lines in Hampstead.

High Wind in SOUTHERN GRAFTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 26-FEB-10 00:30:00 to 26-FEB-10 00:58:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High winds downed numerous trees and power lines in Plymouth.

High Wind in INTERIOR ROCKINGHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 26-FEB-10 00:30:00 to 26-FEB-10 00:54:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust of 60 mph was reported by a spotter in Northwood.

High Wind in SOUTHERN CARROLL, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 26-FEB-10 00:30:00 to 26-FEB-10 00:56:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust of 60 mph was measured by a spotter in Moltonborough.

High Wind in MERRIMACK, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 26-FEB-10 01:00:00 to 26-FEB-10 01:24:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

High winds downed numerous trees on River Road in Bow.

High Wind in MERRIMACK, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 26-FEB-10 01:15:00 to 26-FEB-10 01:22:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

High winds downed trees in Pembroke.

High Wind in MERRIMACK, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 26-FEB-10 01:35:00 to 26-FEB-10 01:40:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

High winds downed a tree closing Airport Road in Concord.