A strong cold front passed over western and southwestern Virginia. In its wake, high winds intensified in the overnight hours particularly along and west of the Blue Ridge.  Impacts were amplified by waterlogged soil, allowing trees to be uprooted or displaced more easily.  At the peak of the event, approximately 40,000 homes in Virginia were without power.

High Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-19 14:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 10:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A few trees were reported blown down across the county.  In addition, a mesonet site near Penhook, VA recorded a wind gust of 60 miles per hour.

High Wind in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-19 12:59:00 to 25-FEB-19 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet site near Charity, VA recorded a wind gust of 62 miles per hour.

High Wind in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-19 21:36:00 to 25-FEB-19 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds blew down several trees across the county.

High Wind in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-19 17:30:00 to 25-FEB-19 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were reported blown down across the county.

High Wind in GRAYSON, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-19 13:50:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station near Rugby, VA recorded a wind gust of 68 miles per hour.

High Wind in ALLEGHANY, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-19 16:58:00 to 25-FEB-19 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Strong winds blew down trees countywide.

High Wind in BATH, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-19 14:35:00 to 25-FEB-19 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Hot Springs AWOS recorded on two separate occasions, a wind gust of 59 miles per hour at 3:55 PM EST and 58 miles per hour and 2:35 PM.

High Wind in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-19 08:39:00 to 25-FEB-19 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several trees were blown down across the county, with one tree bringing down a few power lines with it.  In addition, a mesonet site near Burkes Garden, VA recorded a wind gust of 62 miles per hour.

High Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-19 17:15:00 to 25-FEB-19 10:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The AWOS site at Wytheville (MKJ) recorded a wind gust of 58 miles per hour.

High Wind in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-19 09:50:00 to 25-FEB-19 10:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were reported blown down across the county.

High Wind in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-19 11:45:00 to 25-FEB-19 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet site near Dublin, VA recorded a wind gust of 60 miles per hour.  In addition, several trees across the county were reported blown down.

High Wind in BLAND, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-19 10:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were reported blown down across the county, with a few falling onto power lines.

High Wind in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-19 15:35:00 to 25-FEB-19 09:50:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Numerous trees were reported blown down across the county.  In addition, a mesonet site near Mountain Lake, VA recorded a wind gust of 60 miles per hour.

High Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-19 12:30:00 to 25-FEB-19 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported blown down countywide.

High Wind in CRAIG, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-19 13:45:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A measured wind gust of 58 miles per hour was reported.

High Wind in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-19 15:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees were blown down across the county, with one falling on a power line, and another falling on both a power line and a car.  A medium sized highway sign was also blown off its post.

High Wind in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-19 08:37:00 to 25-FEB-19 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few trees were reported blown down across the county.

High Wind in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-19 14:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were blown down across the county, with one falling onto a home causing damage to the roof.

High Wind in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-19 17:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees were reported blown down across the county.

High Wind in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-19 15:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Four miles northeast of Elon, the front porch of a home was detached and blown into a roadway, destroying the porch.  In addition, a few trees were blown down across the county.