Convection developed along and ahead of a cold front that moved across the state during the late afternoon and early evening hours. Two weak EF0 tornadoes developed across central North Carolina when a discrete cells along a couple of mesolows merged with the main convective band.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAR-11 17:23:00 to 06-MAR-11 17:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOULTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A couple of trees were blown down near NC Highway 39 and Moulton Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAR-11 17:30:00 to 06-MAR-11 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUTLERS XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Two trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAR-11 17:55:00 to 06-MAR-11 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ESSEX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was blown down along NC Highway 43 just north of State Road 561.

Tornado in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAR-11 18:17:00 to 06-MAR-11 18:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANTONSBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak short lived EF-0 tornado touched down southeast of Stantonsburg in Wilson County. The tornado touched down near Peacock Bridge Road and continued through a tree-line adjacent to farmland. Approximately 70-80 trees sustained damage. Most were twisted and snapped off about 4 feet from their bases. Aside from damage to a tree line, no other damage was sustained to any structures. There were no injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAR-11 17:13:00 to 06-MAR-11 17:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: COATS XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A mobile home suffered shingle damage. A couple of trees were also blown down.

Tornado in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAR-11 17:10:00 to 06-MAR-11 17:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROLESVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak EF-0 tornado with winds between 70-75 mph touched down just northeast of downtown Rolesville along NC Highway 401 (Main St). The tornado tracked to the northeast for 2 miles along NC Highway 401 before crossing NC Highway 96 and then lifting. Numerous trees were snapped and buildings damaged from the 300 block to 700 block of Main Street. At 502 Main Street, shingles were torn from a home and the roof of the porch was lifted off. At 506 Main Street, a greenhouse was destroyed at the pure seed testing east facility. Several outbuildings at the facility also had their tin roofing removed. Continuing north on Main Street a carport was ripped from the side of a house at 708 Main Street. Two outbuilding were also destroyed on the property. A one story church at the intersection of Pulley Town Road experienced minor roof damage with numerous shingles ripped from the roof. Trees were blown down and outbuildings were damaged along NC Highway 401, from Pulley Town Road to Creek Pine Drive. A car was damaged by a large falling limb near Creek Pine Road. The tornado then crossed NC Highway 96 destroying another outbuilding. The tornado lifted off the ground shortly after crossing NC Highway 96.
An elderly man was injured from the tornado due to a house fire. Falling trees brought down power lines onto the house along Main Street near Pulley Town Road. The arcing power lines caused the house to catch fire. The elderly gentleman was transported to the hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation and burns.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAR-11 17:50:00 to 06-MAR-11 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARCOLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

One tree was blown down.