During the late afternoon and evening hours, the vorticity maximum associated with Erin���s remnants served as a catalyst for organized thunderstorm development as it approached and eventually crossed the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 18:25:00 to 21-AUG-07 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING HOPE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree down on HWY 64 in Spring Hope.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 18:25:00 to 21-AUG-07 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAYETTEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees down between Hope Mills and Fayetteville.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 18:10:00 to 21-AUG-07 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAYTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Multiple trees were blown down at the intersection Highway 70 and Amelia Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 18:15:00 to 21-AUG-07 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down at the intersection of Interstate 95 and Highway 42 near Wilson.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 18:15:00 to 21-AUG-07 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIMS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down in the community of Sims.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 18:24:00 to 21-AUG-07 18:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE LEVEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power utility poles were pulled out of the ground at the intersection of Peedin Avenue and James Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 18:35:00 to 21-AUG-07 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAILEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down on Driver road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 18:45:00 to 21-AUG-07 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREMONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down in Fremont. There was another report of a tree blown down in Pikeville.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 18:45:00 to 21-AUG-07 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOLDSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down in Belfast.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 17:40:00 to 21-AUG-07 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: RALEIGH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported several trees down at the Walnut Creek Amphitheatre. A roof was also blown off of an outdoor shelter at the amphitheatre.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 17:40:00 to 21-AUG-07 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: RALEIGH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported several large branches broken off of an Oak tree at the All-Star Mobile Home Park off of Lake Wheeler Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 17:45:00 to 21-AUG-07 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARTHAGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee reported multiple trees blown down along Highway 15-501.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 17:55:00 to 21-AUG-07 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One tree was blown down on Timber Drive near Highway 50.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 17:55:00 to 21-AUG-07 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: VARINA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three small trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 18:00:00 to 21-AUG-07 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALIFAX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported numerous traffic signs and power lines were blown  down in the town of Halifax.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 18:00:00 to 21-AUG-07 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COATS XRDS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated a 60 to 70 mph wind gust at the intersection of Highways 50 and 210.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 17:12:00 to 21-AUG-07 17:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALVANDER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down in Orange Grove near Dodsons Crossroads.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 17:15:00 to 21-AUG-07 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: EMBRO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two trees were blown down near the Odell and Embro communities.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 17:20:00 to 21-AUG-07 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANSONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple trees blown down at several locations in the Burnsville and Pee Dee communities.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 17:20:00 to 21-AUG-07 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: PITTSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down throughout western portions of the county. Law enforcement reported one tree fell on a house in the city of Pittsboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 17:25:00 to 21-AUG-07 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW HOPE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A stand of Oak trees were blown down east of Highways 98 and 501 near Five Points.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 17:27:00 to 21-AUG-07 17:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHIP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down on Pekin Road near Candor.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 17:35:00 to 21-AUG-07 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One tree was blown down onto a house in Cary.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 16:30:00 to 21-AUG-07 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHEBORO WEST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One tree was blown down along Old Lexington Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 16:30:00 to 21-AUG-07 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEVEL CROSS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree limbs were blown down on US Highway 220.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 16:40:00 to 21-AUG-07 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURLINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported blown down in the city limits.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 15:45:00 to 21-AUG-07 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOKESDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 16:48:00 to 21-AUG-07 16:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: HURDLE MILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down near Hurdle Mills just north of the Orange County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 16:50:00 to 21-AUG-07 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW LONDON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down on Route 52 at Finch Road between New London and Richfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 16:55:00 to 21-AUG-07 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAHAMA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down on Chambers Road in Bahama.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 16:55:00 to 21-AUG-07 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEREA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were blown down west of Oxford.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 17:00:00 to 21-AUG-07 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILER CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One tree was blown down across Ashton Court near Highway 421.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 15:50:00 to 21-AUG-07 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINSTON SALEM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down through the city. Power lines were also reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 16:10:00 to 21-AUG-07 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down county wide. The hardest hit areas were north and west of Lexington.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 16:20:00 to 21-AUG-07 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUNNINGHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down just east of the Semora community.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 16:25:00 to 21-AUG-07 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENOLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree fell on a house in Glenola between Archdale and Randleman.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 16:25:00 to 21-AUG-07 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down near the intersection of Meadowview and Randleman roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 18:46:00 to 21-AUG-07 18:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITHFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported that a tree fell through a mobile home on Highway  210.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 18:50:00 to 21-AUG-07 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAYTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power utility poles were completely pulled out of the ground in the Starmount Subdivision at 2 different locations.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 19:00:00 to 21-AUG-07 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down on Simmons road.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 19:00:00 to 21-AUG-07 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TARBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down throughout the county. The most widespread tree damage occurred in Tarboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 19:15:00 to 21-AUG-07 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONETOE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down near Conetoe.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 19:34:00 to 21-AUG-07 19:34:00 (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 Route 411 in Garland.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 18:06:00 to 21-AUG-07 18:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported that downed power lines were partially blocking  traffic on Old Stage Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 17:30:00 to 21-AUG-07 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST END
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tin roof was blown off of a building along Highway 211 in the West End community.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-AUG-07 18:00:00 to 21-AUG-07 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LILLINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Numerous trees were blown down near Lillington, Kipling, and other locations in the area.