In the wake of an intense heat wave that shattered many high temperature records throughout the week, a surface trough moving southeast across the state sparked several severe thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-07 15:45:00 to 10-AUG-07 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINETOPS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two mobile homes were blown over on Colonial Road. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-07 17:30:00 to 10-AUG-07 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOLDSBORO
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees were blown down falling on several homes along New Hope Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-07 14:55:00 to 10-AUG-07 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: TARBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down on US ALT Highway 64 near State Road 33.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-07 17:25:00 to 10-AUG-07 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOLDSBORO
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down all throughout the city. Numerous roads were blocked by downed trees and power lines from Wayne Memorial Drive east to Highway 13. A Days Inn Motel on HWY 70 sustained major roof damage. Four people were transported to Wayne Memorial Hospital with injuries ranging from a broken leg to scratches.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-07 17:36:00 to 10-AUG-07 17:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOLDSBORO
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Aluminum storage buildings were blown onto the road on Highway 70 near Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-07 18:05:00 to 10-AUG-07 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEMBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down on Autryville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-07 17:14:00 to 10-AUG-07 17:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOLDSBORO
Magnitude: 74.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

RAWS station GBON7 measured a 85 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-07 19:47:00 to 10-AUG-07 19:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down on Highway 701.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-07 17:10:00 to 10-AUG-07 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: RALEIGH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several trees were blown down in Brentwood Park along Marsh Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-07 14:35:00 to 10-AUG-07 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One tree was blown down across Fred Parrish Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-AUG-07 14:42:00 to 10-AUG-07 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASTALIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several large oak trees and power lines were blown down. Two trees were blown down across Highway 58.  Many locations lost power.