An upper level disturbance combined with strong afternoon heating to produce scattered strong to severe storms. Additional storms then developed along the numerous outflow boundaries.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUL-10 15:50:00 to 20-JUL-10 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT GARDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down along a swath from near Pleasant Garden to near Climax.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUL-10 16:35:00 to 20-JUL-10 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A shed was blown over just south of Richfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUL-10 16:45:00 to 20-JUL-10 17:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: TEER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power lines were blown down across a swath from near Teer to just west of Carrboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUL-10 17:28:00 to 20-JUL-10 17:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEREA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down along a swath from near Berea to near Oxford. Also, one tree was blown down onto a house on Linden Avenue near Oxford.

Thunderstorm Wind in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUL-10 17:55:00 to 20-JUL-10 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENDERSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down over a large portion of Vance County around Henderson.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUL-10 17:58:00 to 20-JUL-10 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIX FORKS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were blown down along a swath from near Falls Lake to north Raleigh.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUL-10 18:09:00 to 20-JUL-10 18:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRUG STORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down along a swath from near Coats Crossroads to near Middlesex.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUL-10 18:20:00 to 20-JUL-10 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARRENTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down in and around Warrenton.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUL-10 18:25:00 to 20-JUL-10 19:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACCLESFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down along a swath from near Tarboro to near Conetoe.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUL-10 18:41:00 to 20-JUL-10 18:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUCAMA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down near the city of Lucama.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUL-10 19:05:00 to 20-JUL-10 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down in the Kenly area. Also one tree was blown down onto a house at 15 Lee Anne Court.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUL-10 17:15:00 to 20-JUL-10 17:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESVILLE
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a wind gust of 66 mph with a rooftop anemometer near Ebenezer Church Road and Glenwood Avenue. Also, a couple of trees were blown down a few miles east Raleigh Durham International Airport.

Lightning in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUL-10 17:57:00 to 20-JUL-10 17:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESVILLE
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A house located at 5219 Coffee Tree Road caught on fire due to a lightning strike. Part of the roof and attic were damaged by the flames. The monetary damage was estimated.

Lightning in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUL-10 18:30:00 to 20-JUL-10 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FALLS
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A house located at 10408 Bedfordtown Drive caught on fire due to a lightning strike. The home suffered roof and water damage. Monetary damages were estimated.