A strong cold front and deep upper level trough produced periods of wind damage across central North Carolina. Some of the wind damage on the morning of April 28th, 2011 occurred with non-thunderstorm winds due to rapid pressure falls/rises associated with a gravity wave.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 03:00:00 to 28-APR-11 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BESSEMER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees were reported down across the campus of North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University's campus.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 03:00:00 to 28-APR-11 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLSDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

One tree was reported down across Lake Brandt Road near Plainfield Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 07:11:00 to 28-APR-11 07:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

KHFF reported a wind gust to 52 knots.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 03:10:00 to 28-APR-11 03:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEVEL CROSS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were reported down on Old Walker Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 03:05:00 to 28-APR-11 03:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW MARKET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were reported down on Beeson Farm Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 09:22:00 to 28-APR-11 09:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKINGHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several large oak trees were reported down across Covington Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 09:22:00 to 28-APR-11 09:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: KNOB HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported down across Richmond Road in the Richmond Park community.

Strong Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 04:12:00 to 28-APR-11 04:12:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was reported down across Millers Mill Road near Summer Road.

Strong Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 04:25:00 to 28-APR-11 04:25:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees were reported down across Frank Timberlake Road.

Strong Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 04:30:00 to 28-APR-11 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was reported down across Ruff Davis Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 02:56:00 to 28-APR-11 02:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENOLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were reported down across Cedar Square Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 03:15:00 to 28-APR-11 03:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW MARKET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were reported down on Old Marlboro Road.

Strong Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 04:40:00 to 28-APR-11 04:40:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was reported down across North Moore Road near Carter Road.

Strong Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 04:40:00 to 28-APR-11 04:40:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Power lines were reported down across Morton Pulliam Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 02:54:00 to 28-APR-11 02:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT GARDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees were reported down near the intersection of Neelley Raod and Minden Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 03:10:00 to 28-APR-11 03:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were reported down across Mcleansville Road.

Strong Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 05:27:00 to 28-APR-11 05:27:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was reported down across Beulah Hill Church Road near Dowd Road.

Strong Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 07:40:00 to 28-APR-11 07:40:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Widespread wind damage was reported across Southern Moore County.

Strong Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 07:33:00 to 28-APR-11 07:33:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees and power lines were reported down throughout Richmond County.

Strong Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 08:15:00 to 28-APR-11 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

Strong Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 09:22:00 to 28-APR-11 09:22:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was reported down on Steele Street in Rockingham, North Carolina.

Strong Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 08:15:00 to 28-APR-11 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Cross arms at a railroad crossing were destroyed in Lillington, North Carolina.

Strong Wind in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 03:30:00 to 28-APR-11 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Scattered trees were reported down near Gordontown, North Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 09:20:00 to 28-APR-11 09:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKINGHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported down across Rockingham Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 07:04:00 to 28-APR-11 07:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROSSWAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were reported down on Blues Farm Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 07:05:00 to 28-APR-11 07:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HASTY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were reported down on Pea Bridge Road.

Strong Wind in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 03:23:00 to 28-APR-11 03:26:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Scattered trees were reported down just to the north of High Rock, North Carolina.

Strong Wind in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 03:40:00 to 28-APR-11 03:40:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was reported down in Southmont, North Carolina.

Strong Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 09:50:00 to 28-APR-11 09:50:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was reported down on Bullocks School Road near Old Wilson Road.

Strong Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 09:50:00 to 28-APR-11 09:50:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was reported down on a house on Calhoun Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 03:10:00 to 28-APR-11 03:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARCHDALE JOHNSON ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Two individual sustained minor injuries when their truck crashed into a downed tree on Old Marlboro Road near Sophia, North Carolina.

Strong Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 08:20:00 to 28-APR-11 08:20:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A horse building was destroyed on Crimson Place in Angier, North Carolina.

Strong Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 08:15:00 to 28-APR-11 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was reported down on house at Autry Road in Harnett County, North Carolina.

Strong Wind in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 03:45:00 to 28-APR-11 03:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several large oak trees were reported down in Silver City, North Carolina.

Strong Wind in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 03:45:00 to 28-APR-11 03:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Property damage: 3.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was reported down on a house in Thomasville, North Carolina.

Strong Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 08:15:00 to 28-APR-11 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was reported down on a vehicle on the west side of Harnett County, North Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 09:12:00 to 28-APR-11 09:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKINGHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees were reported down on Broad Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 09:15:00 to 28-APR-11 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: KNOB HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

One tree was reported down on a detached garage near Rockingham, North Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 09:13:00 to 28-APR-11 09:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKINGHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees were reported down on Bryan Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 09:22:00 to 28-APR-11 09:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKINGHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

One tree was reported down on Caroline Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 09:22:00 to 28-APR-11 09:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: KNOB HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

One tree was reported down across Hawthorne Avenue.

Strong Wind in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 03:45:00 to 28-APR-11 03:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Multiple trees were reported down near Lexington, North Carolina.

Strong Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 03:45:00 to 28-APR-11 03:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

One tree was reported down 3 miles south of Forest Oak, North Carolina.

Strong Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 04:10:00 to 28-APR-11 04:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was reported down near United States Highway 64 West near the Davidson Randolph county line.

Strong Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-APR-11 04:12:00 to 28-APR-11 04:12:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was reported down across Cedar Square Road near United States Highway 311.