While the wind shear was fairly weak over western North Carolina, a very unstable atmosphere and hot temperatures resulted in scattered thunderstorm activity over the region. A few of the storms produced areas of damaging straight-line winds and even some large hail as they drifted slowly to the south.

Hail in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-11 13:20:00 to 02-SEP-11 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRUID HILLS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: COOP Observer

Thunderstorm Wind in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-11 13:52:00 to 02-SEP-11 13:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: BILTMORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were down in the Biltmore Forest area, including along Vanderbilt Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-11 15:52:00 to 02-SEP-11 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNSHINE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Numerous trees were blown down in the eastern part of the county from the Sunshine community south to Forest City.

Hail in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-11 16:35:00 to 02-SEP-11 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFFSIDE JCT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-11 17:12:00 to 02-SEP-11 17:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT ULLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

A couple trees were blown down in the Mount Ulla community.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-11 17:12:00 to 02-SEP-11 17:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROWAN CO ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

Dozens of grape vines were flattened by strong winds at a vineyard on Cauble Farm Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-11 17:30:00 to 02-SEP-11 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHERRILLS FORD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Large trees were blown down, with some mature hardwoods snapped in the Sherrills Ford area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-11 17:40:00 to 02-SEP-11 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORNELIUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Multiple trees were blown down in the Cornelius area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-11 17:45:00 to 02-SEP-11 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBERTA MILLS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Part of the roof was blown off a warehouse on Lyles Lane. Witnesses in the area reported extreme winds and a small rotary wind that may have been a gustnado.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-11 17:55:00 to 02-SEP-11 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONCORD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were blown down on the north and west side of Concord. Several power poles were also snapped along highway 29 south of town.

Hail in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-11 18:05:00 to 02-SEP-11 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON PARK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-11 18:16:00 to 02-SEP-11 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HICKORY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree limbs were blown down in the Hickory area. Large limbs were also blown down about 3 miles south of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-11 18:20:00 to 02-SEP-11 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: THRIFT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Public

An automated observing station at Mountain Island measured a 52 knot wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-11 18:44:00 to 02-SEP-11 18:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOODS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Multiple trees were blown down in the Matthews area.

Thunderstorm Wind in AVERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-11 19:06:00 to 02-SEP-11 19:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were blown down in the Banner Elk area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-11 19:18:00 to 02-SEP-11 19:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: TABLE ROCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down along Wolf Pit Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-11 16:20:00 to 02-SEP-11 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARMONY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Multiple trees were blown down in the Harmony area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-11 18:25:00 to 02-SEP-11 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINT HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Multiple trees were blown down in the Mint Hill area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALEXANDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-11 17:44:00 to 02-SEP-11 17:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALL HEALING SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Numerous trees were blown down in the Ellendale area.