An intensifying center of low pressure passed north of the area and the trailing cold front was accompanied by very strong winds behind it as very cold air surged southward along with a large pressure rises.

High Wind in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 12-MAR-14 13:05:00 to 12-MAR-14 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A telephone pole and power lines in Cedar Bluff were blown down and shingles removed from a home in Jewell Ridge.

High Wind in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 12-MAR-14 15:10:00 to 12-MAR-14 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees were reported blown down in the Shawsville and Yellow Sulphur Springs area.

High Wind in GRAYSON, VIRGINIA
From 12-MAR-14 17:30:00 to 12-MAR-14 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple power lines and a power pole were knocked down in Elk Creek and trees reported down in several other locations.

High Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 12-MAR-14 14:46:00 to 12-MAR-14 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees brought down power lines in Galax and near Hillsville.

High Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 12-MAR-14 14:19:00 to 12-MAR-14 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were reportedly blown down by the high winds in the county.

High Wind in BLAND, VIRGINIA
From 12-MAR-14 14:36:00 to 12-MAR-14 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.60K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two trees were reported down.

High Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 12-MAR-14 16:00:00 to 12-MAR-14 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were reportedly blown down in the county over a period of several hours.

High Wind in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 12-MAR-14 19:30:00 to 12-MAR-14 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A couple of power lines were damaged in Bedford City.

High Wind in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 12-MAR-14 17:20:00 to 12-MAR-14 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust to 59 mph was reported on Bent Mountain. Roanoke ASOS reported a 53 mph gust.

High Wind in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 12-MAR-14 17:30:00 to 12-MAR-14 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Telephone lines were reported down in Pearisburg and two other trees down across roads.

High Wind in ALLEGHANY, VIRGINIA
From 12-MAR-14 16:00:00 to 12-MAR-14 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees and one power line were reported down across the county.

High Wind in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 12-MAR-14 16:09:00 to 12-MAR-14 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.60K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two trees were reported down.

High Wind in BATH, VIRGINIA
From 12-MAR-14 16:22:00 to 12-MAR-14 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blow down and a camper used as a ticket booth blown over at the Bath County High School. Hot Springs Airport (KHSP) had a peak wind gust of 55 mph.

High Wind in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 12-MAR-14 18:00:00 to 13-MAR-14 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Scattered trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

High Wind in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 12-MAR-14 20:10:00 to 12-MAR-14 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A power line was reported down on Hazel Hollow Road.

High Wind in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 12-MAR-14 19:00:00 to 12-MAR-14 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Five trees were blown down, some onto power lines causing outages. No power lines know to be down.

High Wind in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 12-MAR-14 18:00:00 to 12-MAR-14 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few trees and power lines were down across the county.

High Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 12-MAR-14 18:15:00 to 12-MAR-14 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A total of 16 trees reported down across the county, mostly in the South Boston area.