Wind gusts of 50 mph or more were common beginning before sunrise on December 11 as a cold front moved through and an area of low pressure deepened as it moved from Illinois through Michigan. Over land, the greatest reported wind speed was 61 mph at both Lima, OH and Fort Wayne. Over Lake Michigan, a wind gusts of 66 mph was observed at the Michigan City buoy. This wind resulted in numerous power outages due to downed trees, branches, and power lines.

High Wind in ALLEN, OHIO
From 11-DEC-21 10:00:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Lima ASOS reported a 61 mph wind gust during the 12 PM hour. A 46 KT wind gust was first observed during the 10 AM hour. Frequent gusts of 40 to 50 mph from west and northwest were observed in the area through the early afternoon. These wind gusts resulted in instances of tree damage and subsequent power outages.

High Wind in FULTON, OHIO
From 11-DEC-21 10:00:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Wauseon AWOS reported a 60 mph wind gust during the 1 PM hour. A 46 KT wind gust was first observed during the 10 AM hour. Frequent gusts of 40 to 50 mph from west and northwest were observed in the area through the early afternoon. These wind gusts resulted in instances of tree damage and subsequent power outages.

High Wind in DEFIANCE, OHIO
From 11-DEC-21 10:00:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Defiance ASOS reported a 59 mph wind gust during the 10 AM hour. A 45 KT wind gust was first observed during the 10 AM hour. Frequent gusts of 40 to 50 mph from west and northwest were observed in the area through the early afternoon. These wind gusts resulted in instances of tree damage and subsequent power outages.

Strong Wind in WILLIAMS, OHIO
From 11-DEC-21 10:00:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Reported by: AWOS

Nearby ASOS and AWOS reported gusts of 40 to 50 mph from west and northwest through the early afternoon. These wind gusts resulted in instances of tree damage and subsequent power outages.

Strong Wind in HENRY, OHIO
From 11-DEC-21 10:00:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Reported by: AWOS

Nearby ASOS and AWOS reported gusts of 40 to 50 mph from west and northwest through the early afternoon. These wind gusts resulted in instances of tree damage and subsequent power outages.

Strong Wind in PAULDING, OHIO
From 11-DEC-21 10:00:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Reported by: AWOS

Nearby ASOS and AWOS reported gusts of 40 to 50 mph from west and northwest through the early afternoon. These wind gusts resulted in instances of tree damage and subsequent power outages.

Strong Wind in PUTNAM, OHIO
From 11-DEC-21 10:00:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Reported by: AWOS

Nearby ASOS and AWOS reported gusts of 40 to 50 mph from west and northwest through the early afternoon. These wind gusts resulted in instances of tree damage and subsequent power outages.

Strong Wind in VAN WERT, OHIO
From 11-DEC-21 10:00:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two CWOP stations reported 50 mph wind gusts during the 11 AM and 12 PM hour. Nearby ASOS and AWOS reported gusts of 40 to 50 mph from west and northwest through the early afternoon. These wind gusts resulted in instances of tree damage and subsequent power outages.