A strong pressure gradient developed between a departing area of low pressure and an approaching high pressure system. West winds increased through the day with some gusts near 60 mph at mainly higher elevations. The winds brought trees down.

High Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-12 06:15:00 to 25-FEB-12 13:28:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 5.50K
Reported by: AWOS

High winds brought several trees down across the county. Damage values are estimated.

High Wind in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-12 07:30:00 to 25-FEB-12 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds blew down five trees. Four of the trees were blown down within two to five miles of Floyd. These include reports of a tree down along Epperly Mill Road, a tree down along Woods Gap Road, a tree down along Wills Ridge Road, and a tree down at the intersection of Thomas Farm Road and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Another tree was blown down near Pilot along Sowers Road. Damage values are estimated.

High Wind in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-12 07:29:00 to 25-FEB-12 10:56:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Reported by: County Official

High winds blew three trees down in the county. Two of these trees were in the Blacksburg area with one down at the intersection of Prices Fork and Hethwood Boulevard, and the second down along Ellett Road. The third tree was blown down on Indian Valley Road near Copper Hill. Damage values are estimated.

High Wind in GRAYSON, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-12 07:45:00 to 25-FEB-12 09:38:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds downed numerous trees across the county, primarily within three to five miles from Mouth of Wilson.  Several of these were at the intersection of Gold Hill Road and Wilson Highway. Other trees were downed along York Ridge Road. Damage values are estimated.

High Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-12 08:00:00 to 25-FEB-12 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds downed several trees on Joy Ranch Road in the Woodlawn area. Damage values are estimated.

High Wind in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-12 12:00:00 to 25-FEB-12 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds blew multiple trees were blown down along Owens Road near Claytor Lake State Park. Multiple trees were also blown down along Depot Road in the community of Bellspring. Damage values are estimated.

High Wind in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-12 12:08:00 to 25-FEB-12 13:51:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High winds brought four trees down in the county. The one tree fell along Rudisille Road near Speedwell.  Another tree blocked route 618, five miles east of Max Meadows. The third tree was blown down along Reed Creek Drive west of Allisonia. The final tree was blown down along Ivanhoe Road near Ivanhoe. Damage values are estimated.

High Wind in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-12 12:29:00 to 25-FEB-12 12:29:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High winds brought down power lines along Highway 43 near Buchanan. Damage values are estimated.

High Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 25-FEB-12 14:31:00 to 25-FEB-12 14:31:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High winds blew two trees down in the county. A tree was blown down and blocked Shingle Road, six miles east northeast of Bent Mountain. The other tree was blown down and blocked Boxwood Road , four miles west of Nathalie. Damage values are estimated.