A strong mesoscale convective system which originated in the Ohio River Valley was able to sustain itself while moving through the central and southern Appalachians. This intense squall line moved north to south through western North Carolina during the wee hours of the morning on the 10th. Wind damage was reported from just about every county in western North Carolina and a few occurrences of hail up to quarter size were reported as well. Wind damage was mainly limited to downed trees and power lines although some light structural damage did occur too.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-00 01:30:00 to 10-AUG-00 01:40:00 (EST)
Location: CANDLER
Magnitude: 60 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous trees were blown down across Hwys 19 and 23, as well as on other side roads. A utility building was blown over and a couple of sheriff's department cars were blown off the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-00 02:42:00 to 10-AUG-00 02:42:00 (EST)
Location: GASTONIA
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-00 02:45:00 to 10-AUG-00 02:45:00 (EST)
Location: CRAMERTON
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-00 03:00:00 to 10-AUG-00 03:00:00 (EST)
Location: MONROE
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-00 02:15:00 to 10-AUG-00 02:15:00 (EST)
Location: SYLVA
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several power lines were blown down and widespread power outages occurred.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-00 02:15:00 to 10-AUG-00 02:30:00 (EST)
Location: BREVARD
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees and power lines were blown down all over the city.

Hail in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-00 01:30:00 to 10-AUG-00 01:40:00 (EST)
Location: CANDLER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-00 01:35:00 to 10-AUG-00 01:35:00 (EST)
Location: HICKORY
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-00 02:06:00 to 10-AUG-00 02:35:00 (EST)
Location: LAUREL PARK
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Numerous trees were blown down countywide, but especially in the western half. A 250 year old tree fell and damaged 2 vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-00 02:00:00 to 10-AUG-00 02:15:00 (EST)
Location: KANNAPOLIS
Magnitude: 55 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down and 2500 people were left without power.

Hail in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-00 02:18:00 to 10-AUG-00 02:18:00 (EST)
Location: CHARLOTTE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-00 02:20:00 to 10-AUG-00 02:25:00 (EST)
Location: CONCORD
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous trees and power lines were downed causing widespread power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-00 00:55:00 to 10-AUG-00 00:55:00 (EST)
Location: MOCKSVILLE
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were blown down along Hwy 64.

Thunderstorm Wind in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-00 01:00:00 to 10-AUG-00 01:00:00 (EST)
Location: HARMONY
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous large limbs and and one tree were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-00 01:45:00 to 10-AUG-00 01:45:00 (EST)
Location: VALDESE
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Many trees were blown down.

Lightning in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-00 01:45:00 to 10-AUG-00 01:45:00 (EST)
Location: MORGANTON
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Lightning ignited a structure fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in SWAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-00 01:45:00 to 10-AUG-00 01:45:00 (EST)
Location: BRYSON CITY
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A tree and many large branches were blown down and blocking a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-00 01:45:00 to 10-AUG-00 02:00:00 (EST)
Location: KANNAPOLIS
Magnitude: 55 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-00 01:50:00 to 10-AUG-00 01:50:00 (EST)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Large trees were blown down across roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-00 02:10:00 to 10-AUG-00 02:15:00 (EST)
Location: SHELBY
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were blown down on several streets.

Hail in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-00 02:12:00 to 10-AUG-00 02:12:00 (EST)
Location: ALLEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-00 02:10:00 to 10-AUG-00 02:10:00 (EST)
Location: CHERRYVILLE
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several trees were blown down.

Hail in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-00 02:23:00 to 10-AUG-00 02:23:00 (EST)
Location: LINCOLNTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-00 02:25:00 to 10-AUG-00 02:31:00 (EST)
Location: RUTHERFORDTON
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-00 02:30:00 to 10-AUG-00 02:30:00 (EST)
Location: ROBBINSVILLE
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were blown down across power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-00 02:40:00 to 10-AUG-00 02:40:00 (EST)
Location: CHARLOTTE
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous trees were blown down across the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAYWOOD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-00 01:30:00 to 10-AUG-00 01:45:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous trees were blown down countywide.

Thunderstorm Wind in AVERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-00 01:10:00 to 10-AUG-00 01:10:00 (EST)
Location: NEWLAND
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A flimsy metal porch was torn off a home and blown into power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-00 01:13:00 to 10-AUG-00 01:13:00 (EST)
Location: MARSHALL
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous trees were blown down across the northern part of the county. Crews were out all night cleaning up.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-00 01:15:00 to 10-AUG-00 01:45:00 (EST)
Location: SALISBURY
Magnitude: 60 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Numerous trees were blown down and 3000 people were left without power.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-00 01:19:00 to 10-AUG-00 01:44:00 (EST)
Location: OLD FT
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several trees were blown down.