A cold front triggered thunderstorms over the North Carolina Mountains starting in the early afternoon hours. The storms organized into a slow moving mesoscale convective system as they moved across the foothills and western piedmont. Quite a bit of wind damage, and some large hail, was produced.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 12:42:00 to 05-AUG-09 12:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Three trees were blown down around Fairview.

Hail in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 13:03:00 to 05-AUG-09 13:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOCKSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 13:07:00 to 05-AUG-09 13:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several large tree limbs and at least one tree were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 13:15:00 to 05-AUG-09 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDNEYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees were blown down in the Old Clear Creek Rd. area.

Hail in MACON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 13:25:00 to 05-AUG-09 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CULLASAJA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Penny size hail was reported in the Cullasaja community.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 17:13:00 to 05-AUG-09 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHOPTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were blown down northeast of Lake Wylie. Large tree limbs were blown down and shingles were blown from a roof as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 17:40:00 to 05-AUG-09 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLEGE DOWNS
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter measured a 64 mph wind gust near UNC Charlotte.

Hail in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 17:43:00 to 05-AUG-09 17:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: DERITA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 18:00:00 to 05-AUG-09 18:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONROE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down across the city, with areas from downtown to just south of the city center, including College St and Franklin St, being the hardest hit. At least two trees fell on homes in this area. The wall of a business also collapsed on Windsor St in the downtown area.

Thunderstorm Wind in AVERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 13:40:00 to 05-AUG-09 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPEAR
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were blown down on Long Ln.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 14:27:00 to 05-AUG-09 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

A tree was blown down at highway 181 and Goodman Lake Rd and multiple trees were blown down between Morganton and Glen Alpine.

Hail in ALEXANDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 15:17:00 to 05-AUG-09 15:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALL HEALING SPGS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in ALEXANDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 15:17:00 to 05-AUG-09 15:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAYLORSVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Three trees were blown down about 3 miles north of Taylorsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 14:55:00 to 05-AUG-09 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: POTTVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down, with minor damage to a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 15:55:00 to 05-AUG-09 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKGROVE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Quite a few trees were blown down from the Stony Point community to Waco. Trees were blown down on homes on Marshall Wolf Rd and Cenco Dr. Also, a power pole was blown down on Ross Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 16:05:00 to 05-AUG-09 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDY PLAINS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were blown down just off highway 9.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 18:06:00 to 05-AUG-09 18:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH CONCORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Several trees were blown down between Concord and Kannapolis.

Lightning in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 18:30:00 to 05-AUG-09 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLASS
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a home on Summit Ridge Ln, causing extensive damage.

Hail in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 15:45:00 to 05-AUG-09 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKFORD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in ALEXANDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 15:47:00 to 05-AUG-09 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONY PT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down in the town of Stony Point.

Thunderstorm Wind in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 16:10:00 to 05-AUG-09 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BESSEMER CITY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Numerous trees were blown down from Bessemer City to Dallas.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 16:45:00 to 05-AUG-09 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOHNSTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down on Shoal Rd and near the intersection of Leonards Fork Church Rd and highway 182.

Hail in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 17:07:00 to 05-AUG-09 17:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOORESVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 17:10:00 to 05-AUG-09 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPENCER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were blown down on the north side of Salisbury.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 15:30:00 to 05-AUG-09 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLATEAU
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Numerous trees were blown down across the western half of the county.

Hail in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 12:10:00 to 05-AUG-09 12:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARDEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-09 16:00:00 to 05-AUG-09 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTTS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were blown down over the western half of the county.