A couple thunderstorms developed a little ahead of a cold front over western North Carolina during the afternoon hours. A long lived multicell severe storm produced most of the severe weather. The storm exhibited supercell characteristics for short periods of time, during which it produced two brief tornadoes.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 18:00:00 to 13-JUL-10 18:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARSHVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down on Gaddy Rd and Curtis Ln.

Hail in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 18:00:00 to 13-JUL-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARSHVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 16:00:00 to 13-JUL-10 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYHEW
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down from the Mecklenburg County line, northeast along Brawley School Rd to its intersection with Yacht Rd. Two homes were hit by falling trees in this area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 16:05:00 to 13-JUL-10 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAVIDSON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Numerous large tree limbs were blown down around the Davidson area.

Hail in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 16:30:00 to 13-JUL-10 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN TRAIL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 16:30:00 to 13-JUL-10 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOUTS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Two trees were blown down on Glenridge Ct, with numerous trees blown down along Brookstone Trail.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 16:45:00 to 13-JUL-10 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT GILEAD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and power lines were blown down about 3 miles north of Concord.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 16:55:00 to 13-JUL-10 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADVANCE STRWBRRY ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Several large tree limbs were blown down near the intersection of highway 801 and I-40.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 14:07:00 to 13-JUL-10 14:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLIVE GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Large tree limbs were blown down along highway 10 about 2 miles northeast of Casar.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 15:25:00 to 13-JUL-10 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINCOLNTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down on Amnert St in Lincolnton.

Tornado in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 15:59:00 to 13-JUL-10 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DENVER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 250.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado briefly touched down near the intersection of Cindy Lane and Harmattan Dr and lifted near the intersection of Cindy Ln and Belford Ln. Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped as the tornado tracked northeast. Some trees fell on homes, causing significant damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 15:54:00 to 13-JUL-10 16:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: DENVER
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A large area of downburst winds began near the end of the first tornado track, in the Denver community, and continued on the south side of the 2nd tornado track. Numerous trees were uprooted from the Campground Rd/Forney Hill Rd area to areas north of Westport. Some trees fell on homes, causing significant damage.

Hail in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 15:55:00 to 13-JUL-10 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: DENVER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail fell along Webbs Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 16:00:00 to 13-JUL-10 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and large limbs were blown down on Union Grove Rd and Eagle Mills Rd between about 4 and 7 miles to the northwest of Harmony.

Lightning in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 15:30:00 to 13-JUL-10 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOGER CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck and injured a man on Bethel Church Rd.

Lightning in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 16:00:00 to 13-JUL-10 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MATTHEWS
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a home on Saintsbury Place, igniting a fire that caused significant damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 14:45:00 to 13-JUL-10 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: REEPSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees were blown down from Lewis Rd, across Reepsville Rd to Corriher Farm Rd.

Tornado in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 15:50:00 to 13-JUL-10 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIDVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado path began on Wingate Hill Rd just east of the Fay Jones Rd intersection. The tornado traveled east northeast, causing intermittent damage to tree tops before affecting two subdivisions on Forney Hill Rd and Saint James Rd in Denver. Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped off, some of which fell on homes. Some homes received minor roof damage and damage to gutters and flashing as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUL-10 16:00:00 to 13-JUL-10 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITHVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down along Tuskakora Rd.