A complex area of low pressure tracked west of the Appalachians on the 25th and a cold front pushed across the mountains during the late morning. Winds behind the front were extremely gusty across much of the area, reaching over 60 mph in some locations. Damage was mainly to trees and some power lines, triggering several wildfires as well.

High Wind in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-11 05:24:00 to 25-FEB-11 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were 8 trees blown down from high winds and 4 fires caused by downed power lines across the county. One structural fire was caused by a downed power line. Most of the damage occurred between 830 AM and 130 PM EST.

High Wind in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-11 06:42:00 to 25-FEB-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many trees were blown down by high winds throughout the county. Most of the reports occurred around noon.

High Wind in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-11 07:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down by high winds county-wide with the greatest number around noon.

High Wind in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-11 09:11:00 to 25-FEB-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The City of Roanoke had numerous trees blown down from high winds with most of the reports around noon or after. Winds at Roanoke Regional Airport (KROA) gusted to 52 mph around 1 PM.

High Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-11 11:30:00 to 25-FEB-11 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were 30 separate reports of trees and power lines blown down due to high winds across the county. One tree fell on a car. In the City of Danville, six power poles were brought down along with several large trees. Danville Airport (KDAN) ASOS had a wind gust to 46 mph at 153 PM.

High Wind in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-11 11:32:00 to 25-FEB-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines and trees were blown down by high winds across the county, with the worst impacts occurring in the City of Lexington. One tree fell on a house.

High Wind in BATH, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-11 11:32:00 to 25-FEB-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were blown down due to high winds across the county.

High Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-11 11:44:00 to 25-FEB-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines down were blown down due to high winds.

High Wind in GRAYSON, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-11 12:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many trees and power lines were blown down by high winds across the county.

High Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-11 13:45:00 to 25-FEB-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were six trees blown down from high winds across the county.

High Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-11 12:30:00 to 25-FEB-11 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many trees were blown down all over the county. An estimated 2,000 customers in Carroll County lost power. Winds gusted to 51 mph around 120 PM at Twin County Airport AWOS (KHLX).

High Wind in APPOMATTOX, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-11 12:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down by high winds across the county.

High Wind in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-11 12:15:00 to 25-FEB-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Around 20 trees and power lines were blown down by high winds across the county.

High Wind in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-11 12:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Around 20 trees were blown down by high winds across the county. Some cable wires were also brought down.

High Wind in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-11 12:14:00 to 25-FEB-11 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A power line was brought down by high winds in Radford. A trained spotter reported a tree of 15 to 18 inches in diameter blown down and blocking one lane of Route 460 on Brush Mountain near Blacksburg. An estimated 2,500 customers lost power across the county. Winds gusted to 47 mph shortly after noon at Virginia Tech/Montgomery Airport (KBCB) AWOS.

High Wind in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-11 12:20:00 to 25-FEB-11 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree and power line was knocked over by high winds on Robinson Tract Road and a building was damaged on West Main Street. Trees were also brought down in several other locations in the town of Pulaski and near Dublin.

High Wind in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-11 13:50:00 to 25-FEB-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down by high winds in at least seven different locations in the county.