Strong convective developed along the higher terrain and in the lee of the  Appalachians during the afternoon. The storms and their associated outflow boundaries drifted east into the western and central piedmont, resulting in numerous reports of damaging thunderstorm wind gusts from the Triad to the Triangle.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-JUL-08 16:20:00 to 09-JUL-08 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODSDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One tree was blown down across Country Club Road about 4 to 5 miles north of Roxboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-JUL-08 16:22:00 to 09-JUL-08 16:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALAMANCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Numerous trees were blown down across Friendship Patterson Mill Road and NC Highway 62.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-JUL-08 16:22:00 to 09-JUL-08 16:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODSDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few trees were blown down approximately 5 miles west of Bethel Hill.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-JUL-08 16:30:00 to 09-JUL-08 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRIPLE SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One tree was blown down at Mayo Lake County Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-JUL-08 17:10:00 to 09-JUL-08 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST DURHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down across US Highway 15-501 near exit 106.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-JUL-08 17:20:00 to 09-JUL-08 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHOOFLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down across Sanders Road near Belltown Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-JUL-08 17:45:00 to 09-JUL-08 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PURNELL
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 68 mph wind gust was measured on Purnell Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-JUL-08 14:15:00 to 09-JUL-08 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DONNAHA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power-lines down on Highway 67.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-JUL-08 14:20:00 to 09-JUL-08 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHANIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were blown down across Bethania Ridge Road near Doral Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-JUL-08 17:24:00 to 09-JUL-08 17:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOUNTAIN HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down across Bowers Road near NC Highway 218.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-JUL-08 14:55:00 to 09-JUL-08 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEMMONS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were blown down on Highway 158 near Lewisville-Clemmons Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-JUL-08 17:52:00 to 09-JUL-08 17:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: LILESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down across Stanback Ferry Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-JUL-08 18:16:00 to 09-JUL-08 18:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRY CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down across Graham Road south of Candor.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-JUL-08 18:38:00 to 09-JUL-08 18:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One tree was blown down across White Oak Road near the White Oak Shopping Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-JUL-08 14:12:00 to 09-JUL-08 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: DONNAHA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous tree and power-lines were blown down along Highway 67, including along Rolling View Drive. Trees were also reported blown down near the intersection of Bethania Ridge Road and Doral Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-JUL-08 16:54:00 to 09-JUL-08 16:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLSBOROUGH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported downed trees on power-lines along NC-HWY 86 near Rocky Lane.