Strong instability and steep low-level lapse rates allowed scattered convection to initially develop along the lee side surface trough during the early afternoon. An outflow driven convective band then developed downstream of the initial convection and moved east across the area. The severe storms produced widespread thunderstorm wind damage and excessive cloud to ground lightning.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 16:20:00 to 05-AUG-10 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were blown down along a swath extending from Burlington Road to Chub Lake Road. One tree fell onto the front porch of a house and a truck near Chub Lake Road. Monetary damages were estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 16:30:00 to 05-AUG-10 16:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILL TOP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down along the swath.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 17:00:00 to 05-AUG-10 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEBANE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down in Mebane. One tree blew over onto a carport causing damage to several vehicles. Monetary damage values were estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 17:30:00 to 05-AUG-10 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down at NC Highway 86 and Walnut Grove Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 17:41:00 to 05-AUG-10 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST DURHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down along Chapel Hill Road and Chapel Hill Street near Willard Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 18:17:00 to 05-AUG-10 18:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALIFAX CO ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down near the intersection of NC Highway 158 and Zoo Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 18:34:00 to 05-AUG-10 18:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILDERS GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down at the intersection of Milburnie Road and Shanta Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 18:25:00 to 05-AUG-10 18:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARALEIGH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down at the intersection of Gorman Street and Thistledown Drive.

Flash Flood in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 20:00:00 to 05-AUG-10 20:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy thunderstorm rains forced the closing of eastbound Glenwood Avenue due to street flooding.

Lightning in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 17:40:00 to 05-AUG-10 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRNTOSH
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lightning blew a transformer on Snow Hill Road near Whispering Meadow Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 14:15:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEPSONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees down on a swatch extending from Graham to Mebane. The damage was most extensive in Mebane where down trees caused damage to two vehicles and two homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 16:05:00 to 05-AUG-10 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION CROSS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Watkins Ford Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-AUG-10 15:45:00 to 05-AUG-10 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: REEDY CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power lines were blown down along a swath from Highway 150 near Arcadia to Hasty School Road near Thomasville.