A moist and unstable air mass was in place across central North Carolina as several bands of convection developed ahead of an upper trough and associated surface cold front. Across the coastal plain region, the sea breeze spread inland merging with
with existing convection, and further enhancing the severe wind threat.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-09 14:00:00 to 31-JUL-09 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAILEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down on Camp Charles Road west of Bailey and east of Baily along the 264 Bypass.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-09 14:33:00 to 31-JUL-09 14:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: TARBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Downed trees were hanging on power-lines near Tarboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-09 15:10:00 to 31-JUL-09 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: GIBSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down in the Gibson area.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-09 15:15:00 to 31-JUL-09 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAUREL HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down in the Laurel Hill area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-09 15:30:00 to 31-JUL-09 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ERWIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down along Old Stage Road in downtown Erwin.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-09 14:40:00 to 31-JUL-09 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: TARBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down on Lewis Strett inside the Tarboro city limits.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-09 15:40:00 to 31-JUL-09 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAEFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees down in Raeford and across southern Hoke County.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-09 12:45:00 to 31-JUL-09 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLY SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One tree was blown down onto power-lines along Highway 55 and Springstone Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-09 13:20:00 to 31-JUL-09 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAYTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down in the Clayton area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-09 14:19:00 to 31-JUL-09 14:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees were blown down on High Rock Crusher Road near Polkton.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-09 16:40:00 to 31-JUL-09 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADAMSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power-lines were blown down in Goldsboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-09 15:33:00 to 31-JUL-09 15:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARABIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down along a 2 to 3 mile path around Pitt Grove Church Road, Higgins Lane and TC Jones Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-09 14:30:00 to 31-JUL-09 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPEED
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large limb from an oak tree fell on a church and caused damage to the sanctuary.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JUL-09 12:50:00 to 31-JUL-09 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLY SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were blown down on homes along Skymont Drive.