A cluster of shower and thunderstorms moved off the Appalachians and into central North Carolina during the afternoon. The severe storms produced thunderstorm wind damage across the Central Piedmont with minor structural damage to a couple of outdoor buildings.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-11 13:50:00 to 24-JUL-11 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTHVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were blown down on Valley Road near Wildwood Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-11 13:52:00 to 24-JUL-11 13:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONLEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple tree were blown down near Bonlee. Some down trees are blocking roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-11 14:05:00 to 24-JUL-11 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts caused two sailboats to be flipped over at Bond Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-11 14:15:00 to 24-JUL-11 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREEN LEVEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were blown down, uprooted and snapped along a swath in Cary.

Lightning in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-11 14:25:00 to 24-JUL-11 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARY
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Lightning started a house fire. Monetary damages were estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-11 15:08:00 to 24-JUL-11 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITHFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree and power-line blown down on Mallard Road and Braswell Road.

Flash Flood in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-11 15:15:00 to 24-JUL-11 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A stream was out of its bank near Bond Lake Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-11 15:33:00 to 24-JUL-11 15:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLFAX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple trees were blown down on Bunker Hill Road and Sandy Ridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-11 15:40:00 to 24-JUL-11 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMERFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was blown down in Summerfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-11 15:48:00 to 24-JUL-11 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIMBERLAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple trees and power-lines were blown along Highway 501 near the Durham and Person County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-11 16:40:00 to 24-JUL-11 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEGGETT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous large tree branches were blown down along Battleboro Leggett Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-11 17:09:00 to 24-JUL-11 17:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAYNES TAVERN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were blown down south of Roxboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-11 16:30:00 to 24-JUL-11 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORNWALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power-lines were blown down along the swath. A barn and shed sustained damage at the intersection of Dick Blackwell Road and Mountain Creek Road. Another shed on Grassy Creek Road was blown 10 feet in the air and destroyed. Monetary damages were estimated.