As the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee tracked along a frontal zone that extended from the southern Appalachians into central Virginia, heavy rain and severe storms spread into central North Carolina. The initial severe weather threat, during the early morning hours, was tornadoes, due to the highly sheared environment associated with the former tropical cyclone. As the day progressed, and the remnant low of Lee continued to weaken, the severe weather threat transitioned to straight line winds, as instability increased with the heating of the day.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-SEP-11 13:32:00 to 06-SEP-11 13:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARDY XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several tall pine trees were snapped by the wind.

Flash Flood in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-SEP-11 15:30:00 to 06-SEP-11 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BESSEMER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Bessemer Avenue in Greensboro was closed for about an hour due to flash flooding along a branch of North Buffalo Creek. The road was closed between the Route 29 ramp and Huffman Street.

Flash Flood in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-SEP-11 21:40:00 to 06-SEP-11 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST DURHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple street closings due to high water were reported by law enforcement in Durham. The intersection of Berkely Street and Englewood Avenue was impassable due to flooding. Also, the intersection of Morrene Road and Tremont Drive was flooded. Indian Trail in Durham was closed due to rising water. High water also forced the closure of the intersection of North Alston Avenue and Juniper Street.

Tornado in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-SEP-11 05:40:00 to 06-SEP-11 05:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDTOWN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The National Weather Service in Raleigh, NC has confirmed an EF0 tornado with maximum winds of 80 mph near Pinehurst in Moore County North Carolina on September 6, 2011. The damage was mainly confined to several clusters of trees along a narrow path that was 1.3 miles in length in the country club of North Carolina Golf Resort. At least two homes had fallen trees on them, but damage to the homes was minimal. At least two homes experienced extensive debris across the property including a small boat that was lifted out of a nearby pond and tossed up onto the property. Monetary damage was estimated.

Lightning in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-SEP-11 12:30:00 to 06-SEP-11 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION RIDGE
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

According the fire department chief, lightning struck a tree in the backyard and ran underground and came up inside the house and set the house on fire. The kitchen and an enclosed porch were destroyed, with the remainder of the house suffering heavy smoke damage. The home owner was present at the time of the fire, but escaped with any injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-SEP-11 12:55:00 to 06-SEP-11 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANDERSON CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A portion of a roof was blown off of a house. Monetary damage was estimated.