A strong upper level disturbance combined with weak instability to drive a squall line across portions of Southwest Virginia. Very strong winds aloft were able to mix down to the surface leading to many reports of downed trees. This line weakened as it approached the mountains, with no severe reports east of the mountains.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 25-OCT-10 08:36:00 to 25-OCT-10 08:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATKINS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm winds blew down power lines. Damage amounts are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 25-OCT-10 08:50:00 to 25-OCT-10 08:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENBOW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong winds caused a house trailer to blow off its blocks.

Thunderstorm Wind in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 25-OCT-10 08:50:00 to 25-OCT-10 08:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOVERNMENT SIDING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down on Old Stage Road. Damage amounts are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 25-OCT-10 08:55:00 to 25-OCT-10 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAVONIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down by strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 25-OCT-10 08:55:00 to 25-OCT-10 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRUBB
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A telephone line was blown down on Stroup Mountain Road. Damage amounts are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, VIRGINIA
From 25-OCT-10 09:00:00 to 25-OCT-10 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELK CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds on Stones Chapel Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 25-OCT-10 09:15:00 to 25-OCT-10 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Route 94 near Hilltown.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 25-OCT-10 09:30:00 to 25-OCT-10 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWBERN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A couple of small trees were blown down in Randolph Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 25-OCT-10 08:30:00 to 25-OCT-10 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorms produced winds that downed trees across the county. Damage amounts are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 25-OCT-10 08:55:00 to 25-OCT-10 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOSE MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down by strong winds on Burkes Garden Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 25-OCT-10 08:25:00 to 25-OCT-10 08:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALTVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.80K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong winds blew down several trees in the Saltville area. Damage amounts are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 25-OCT-10 08:27:00 to 25-OCT-10 08:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADWOLF
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down across the area. Damage amounts are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 25-OCT-10 08:27:00 to 25-OCT-10 08:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHILHOWIE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Widespread wind damage across the county. Numerous trees and power lines down with some structural damage. Heaviest damage occurred between Seven Mile Ford and Marion. Damage amounts are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 25-OCT-10 08:29:00 to 25-OCT-10 08:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC MULLIN
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong thunderstorms produced a measured wind gust of 58 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 25-OCT-10 08:27:00 to 25-OCT-10 08:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC MULLIN
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong thunderstorms caused a measured wind gust to 62 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in RADFORD (C), VIRGINIA
From 25-OCT-10 09:38:00 to 25-OCT-10 09:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: RADFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One large tree was blown down at the corner of Wadsworth Street.