During the afternoon of Sunday February 10, 2008 gusty winds of 45 to 55 mph combined with dry conditions resulting in over 300 wildfires burning over nine thousands acres in Central North Carolina. Nearly all counties in the area experienced minor widespread wind damage from falling trees which resulted in widespread power outages, blocked roads and damaged some vehicles.

Strong Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 41.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 50 mph. Area electric utility companies reported widespread power outages from downed trees and limbs on power lines. The downed trees also resulted in numerous reports of damage to homes, and closed some local roads and interstates.

Strong Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts in excess of 50 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 55 mph. Area electric utility companies reported widespread power outages from downed trees and limbs on power lines. The downed trees also resulted in numerous reports of damage to homes, and closed some local roads and interstates.

Strong Wind in HOKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 45 mph. Area electric utility companies reported widespread power outages from downed trees and limbs on power lines. The downed trees also resulted in numerous reports of damage to homes, and closed some local roads and interstates.

Strong Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 45 mph. Area electric utility companies reported widespread power outages from downed trees and limbs on power lines. The downed trees also resulted in numerous reports of damage to homes, and closed some local roads and interstates.

Strong Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 30.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts in excess of 35 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 40 mph. Area electric utility companies reported widespread power outages from downed trees and limbs on power lines. The downed trees also resulted in numerous reports of damage to homes, and closed some local roads and interstates.

Strong Wind in SCOTLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 45 mph. Area electric utility companies reported widespread power outages from downed trees and limbs on power lines. The downed trees also resulted in numerous reports of damage to homes, and closed some local roads and interstates.

Strong Wind in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 45 mph. Area electric utility companies reported widespread power outages from downed trees and limbs on power lines. The downed trees also resulted in numerous reports of damage to homes, and closed some local roads and interstates.

Strong Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts in excess of 50 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 55 mph. Area electric utility companies reported widespread power outages from downed trees and limbs on power lines. The downed trees also resulted in numerous reports of damage to homes, and closed some local roads and interstates.

Strong Wind in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts in excess of 50 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 55 mph. Area electric utility companies reported widespread power outages from downed trees and limbs on power lines. The downed trees also resulted in numerous reports of damage to homes, and closed some local roads and interstates.

Strong Wind in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts in excess of 50 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 55 mph. Area electric utility companies reported widespread power outages from downed trees and limbs on power lines. The downed trees also resulted in numerous reports of damage to homes, and closed some local roads and interstates. An early morning fire damaged portion of the Liberty Warehouse in Wilson.

Strong Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 45 mph. Area electric utility companies reported widespread power outages from downed trees and limbs on power lines. The downed trees also resulted in numerous reports of damage to homes, and closed some local roads and interstates. Two homes were destroyed by a wild fire near the city of Louisburg.

Strong Wind in MONTGOMERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 45 mph. Area electric utility companies reported widespread power outages from downed trees and limbs on power lines. The downed trees also resulted in numerous reports of damage to homes, and closed some local roads and interstates.

Strong Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts in excess of 50 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 55 mph. Area electric utility companies reported widespread power outages from downed trees and limbs on power lines. The downed trees also resulted in numerous reports of damage to homes, and closed some local roads and interstates.

Strong Wind in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 30.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts in excess of 35 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 40 mph. Area electric utility companies reported widespread power outages from downed trees and limbs on power lines. The downed trees also resulted in numerous reports of damage to homes, and closed some local roads and interstates.

Strong Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 50 mph. Area electric utility companies reported widespread power outages from downed trees and limbs on power lines. The downed trees also resulted in numerous reports of damage to homes, and closed some local roads and interstates.

Strong Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 50 mph. Area electric utility companies reported widespread power outages from downed trees and limbs on power lines. The downed trees also resulted in numerous reports of damage to homes, and closed some local roads and interstates.

Strong Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts in excess of 35 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 40 mph. Area electric utility companies reported widespread power outages from downed trees and limbs on power lines. The downed trees also resulted in numerous reports of damage to homes, and closed some local roads and interstates.

Strong Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts in excess of 35 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 40 mph. Area electric utility companies reported widespread power outages from downed trees and limbs on power lines. The downed trees also resulted in numerous reports of damage to homes, and closed some local roads and interstates.

Strong Wind in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 45 mph. Area electric utility companies reported widespread power outages from downed trees and limbs on power lines. The downed trees also resulted in numerous reports of damage to homes, and closed some local roads and interstates.

Strong Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 45 mph. Area electric utility companies reported widespread power outages from downed trees and limbs on power lines. The downed trees also resulted in numerous reports of damage to homes, and closed some local roads and interstates.

Strong Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts in excess of 50 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 55 mph. Area electric utility companies reported widespread power outages from downed trees and limbs on power lines. The downed trees also resulted in numerous reports of damage to homes, and closed some local roads and interstates.

Strong Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 45 mph. Area electric utility companies reported widespread power outages from downed trees and limbs on power lines. The downed trees also resulted in numerous reports of damage to homes, and closed some local roads and interstates. A home was also destroyed by a wild fire near Cameron.

Strong Wind in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 45 mph. Area electric utility companies reported widespread power outages from downed trees and limbs on power lines. The downed trees also resulted in numerous reports of damage to homes, and closed some local roads and interstates.

Strong Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 45 mph. Area electric utility companies reported widespread power outages from downed trees and limbs on power lines. The downed trees also resulted in numerous reports of damage to homes, and closed some local roads and interstates.

Strong Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts in excess of 50 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 55 mph. Area electric utility companies reported widespread power outages from downed trees and limbs on power lines. The downed trees also resulted in numerous reports of damage to homes, and closed some local roads and interstates.

Strong Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts in excess of 50 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 55 mph. Area electric utility companies reported widespread power outages from downed trees and limbs on power lines. The downed trees also resulted in numerous reports of damage to homes, and closed some local roads and interstates.

Strong Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts in excess of 50 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 55 mph. Area electric utility companies reported widespread power outages from downed trees and limbs on power lines. The downed trees also resulted in numerous reports of damage to homes, and closed some local roads and interstates.

Strong Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts in excess of 50 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 55 mph. Area electric utility companies reported widespread power outages from downed trees and limbs on power lines. The downed trees also resulted in numerous reports of damage to homes, and closed some local roads and interstates.

Strong Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 50 mph. Area electric utility companies reported widespread power outages from downed trees and limbs on power lines. The downed trees also resulted in numerous reports of damage to homes, and closed some local roads and interstates.

Strong Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 50 mph. Area electric utility companies reported widespread power outages from downed trees and limbs on power lines. The downed trees also resulted in numerous reports of damage to homes, and closed some local roads and interstates.

Strong Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts in excess of 50 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 55 mph. Area electric utility companies reported widespread power outages from downed trees and limbs on power lines. The downed trees also resulted in numerous reports of damage to homes, and closed some local roads and interstates.