A strong cold front was approaching from the west. A long-lived and extensive squall line, well ahead of the front, moved into the area during the early morning hours and then off the coast shortly after sunrise. A southwest low-level jet in excess of 60 kt was transporting mid 60 degree dewpoints into the area. The magnitude of the shear and wind fields were enough to overcome the time of day and very limited instability. The result was widespread wind damage across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROBESON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 05:25:00 to 05-APR-11 05:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUMBERTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was reportedly down near the intersection of Alamac Road and Popes Crossing Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROBESON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 05:23:00 to 05-APR-11 05:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOSS NECK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree reportedly fell onto a vehicle at the intersection of Lowe Road and U.S. 74.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 05:40:00 to 05-APR-11 05:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITEVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reportedly down in the city of Whiteville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROBESON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 05:10:00 to 05-APR-11 05:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAYNHAM
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was reportedly down on Hilly Branch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 06:00:00 to 05-APR-11 06:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was reportedly down and blocking traffic on Ash Little River Road NW, near Whiteville Road NW.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 06:00:00 to 05-APR-11 06:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: ACME
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Four trees were reportedly down on U.S. 74/76 near the middle school. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 06:10:00 to 05-APR-11 06:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH WEST
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust to 70 mph was measured by a trained spotter in the community of Northwest.

Thunderstorm Wind in PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 06:30:00 to 05-APR-11 06:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHSMITH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reportedly down near the intersection of Highsmith Road and Scott Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 06:53:00 to 05-APR-11 06:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILL CREEK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were reportedly down on power lines near the intersection of East Boiling Spring Road and Argonne Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROBESON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 05:10:00 to 05-APR-11 05:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED BANKS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was reportedly down on Missouri Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROBESON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 05:19:00 to 05-APR-11 05:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: RENNERT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was reportedly down near the intersection of Rennert Road and McQueen Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 07:05:00 to 05-APR-11 07:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMPSTEAD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large tree was reportedly down near the intersection of Center Drive and Thornton Drive. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROBESON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 05:22:00 to 05-APR-11 05:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRMONT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was reportedly down near the intersection of Old Stage Road and Highway 130 bypass.