A linear convective cluster that initially formed along the Blue Ridge of North Carolina, intensified as it surged east through the area. Thunderstorm wind gust produced wind damage from the Triad to the coast.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-08 15:43:00 to 31-JUL-08 15:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOFFMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down in the town of Hoffman.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-08 15:50:00 to 31-JUL-08 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTLAND NECK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down along Highway 125.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-08 16:03:00 to 31-JUL-08 16:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOFFMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was blown down across McDonald Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-08 16:15:00 to 31-JUL-08 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAEFORD MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power-lines were blown down along Highway 401 at Scull Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-08 17:20:00 to 31-JUL-08 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blow down on Boykin Bridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-08 15:10:00 to 31-JUL-08 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMIT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Officer in Littleton estimated wind gusts to near 58 knots.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-08 14:30:00 to 31-JUL-08 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROADWAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees down along Route 78.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-08 14:35:00 to 31-JUL-08 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ERWIN ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was reported down at the intersection of Highway 82 and Macgruder Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-08 14:38:00 to 31-JUL-08 14:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: AFTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down across Highway 401.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-08 15:00:00 to 31-JUL-08 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BADIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

One tree was blown down at the corner of Henderson Street and Valley Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-08 15:05:00 to 31-JUL-08 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH WADESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power-lines were blown down in Wadesboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-08 15:10:00 to 31-JUL-08 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW HOPE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees and power-lines were blown down on Joe Denton Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-08 15:35:00 to 31-JUL-08 15:35:00 (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 on Highway 42.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-08 15:37:00 to 31-JUL-08 15:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down in the city limits.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-08 13:05:00 to 31-JUL-08 13:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUM TREE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One tree fell onto a car along Friendship Ledford Road. There was also a report of a tree blown down onto power-lines in the same area.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-08 13:18:00 to 31-JUL-08 13:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONGS STORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A fallen tree fell onto a power-line on John Brewer Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-08 13:35:00 to 31-JUL-08 13:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKSDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down on Dirgie Mine Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-08 14:00:00 to 31-JUL-08 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUCKLEBERRY SPG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One Pine tree was blown down across the road at the intersection of Old Guess Road and Rose of Sharon Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-08 14:00:00 to 31-JUL-08 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down on Old Route 75.

Thunderstorm Wind in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-08 14:25:00 to 31-JUL-08 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENDERSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported blown down all throughout the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-08 15:22:00 to 31-JUL-08 15:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: ERWIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree down across road.