A very powerful upper level trough in combination with high wind in the low and mid levels of the atmosphere generated a prolonged period of strong damaging winds from 9 am in the morning through the afternoon and into the evening. Widespread power outages along with areas of damage were reported across much of Central North Carolina. A band of convective showers which developed in the morning also generated damaging winds over portions of the eastern piedmont and coastal plain.

High Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 17:05:00 to 07-JAN-09 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

High winds between 55 to 65 mph created widespread wind damage across Wake county. Numerous trees were blown down countywide. Some of the worst damage occurred in Cary when 2 large oak trees fell onto 2 cars and a home. Over 4000 people were without power.

High Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 17:30:00 to 07-JAN-09 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High winds between 55 to 65 mph created widespread wind damage across the county. Numerous trees were blown down countywide.

High Wind in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 17:46:00 to 07-JAN-09 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High winds between 55 to 65 mph created widespread wind damage across the county. Numerous trees were blown down countywide.

High Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 17:40:00 to 07-JAN-09 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High winds between 55 to 65 mph created widespread wind damage across the county. Numerous trees were blown down countywide.

Strong Wind in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 46.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in SCOTLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in MONTGOMERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 09:20:00 to 07-JAN-09 09:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINTZ
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree fell across Cooper Road near Andrews Chapel Road. Another tree fell on a car near the same location.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 09:45:00 to 07-JAN-09 09:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEGGETT
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down across Highway 33 just north of Tarboro.

Strong Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 17:40:00 to 07-JAN-09 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds between 55 to 65 mph created widespread wind damage across the county. Numerous trees were blown down countywide.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 09:20:00 to 07-JAN-09 09:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONCORD
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were blown down across White Oak Road near Marion.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 09:24:00 to 07-JAN-09 09:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUCKHORN XRDS
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were reported blown down in Kenly.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 09:32:00 to 07-JAN-09 09:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: ESSEX
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were brought down by falling trees in Hollister.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 09:36:00 to 07-JAN-09 09:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOLDROCK
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down between Battleboro and Whitakers along Highway 301.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 09:51:00 to 07-JAN-09 09:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTLAND NECK ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were blown down in Scotland Neck on Carrot Lane.

Strong Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 11:00:00 to 08-JAN-09 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 11:00:00 to 08-JAN-09 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 11:00:00 to 08-JAN-09 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 08:50:00 to 07-JAN-09 08:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELAMS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

As many as 15 pine trees were blown down near Lizard Creek Road and Northern Cove Drive. The falling trees damaged one house and two cars. In addition several boat houses were lifted up and blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 09:14:00 to 07-JAN-09 09:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANHOPE
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down near Nighway 581 and Highway 97. A few were blocking the roadways.

High Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 17:46:00 to 07-JAN-09 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds between 55 to 65 mph created widespread wind damage across the county. Numerous trees were blown down countywide. Four people were injured when a tree fell onto a mobile home on Leisure Drive in Pinetops.
Winds also ripped the roof of another mobile home at Baker Mobile Home Park.

High Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 17:00:00 to 07-JAN-09 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds between 55 to 65 mph caused widespread tree damage and power outages across the county during the late afternoon and evening. The high winds completely destroyed an out building on Stamper Siding Road, near Scotland neck.

High Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 17:40:00 to 07-JAN-09 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High winds between 55 to 65 mph created widespread wind damage across the county. Numerous trees were blown down countywide.

Strong Wind in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-09 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Numerous trees were blown down countywide with the most number of trees damaged along High Rock Lake. A few homes suffered minor roof damage.

Strong Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-09 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 44.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 44.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 09:08:00 to 07-JAN-09 09:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACKMAN XRDS
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down near Creek Bridge and Oak Forest Road.

High Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 17:30:00 to 07-JAN-09 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds between 55 to 65 mph created widespread wind damage across the county. Numerous trees were blown down countywide.

Strong Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 07:00:00 to 07-JAN-09 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 07-JAN-09 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Several trees fell onto parked cars as well as power lines. Over a thousand people were without power at one point in the area.