With a strong cold front approaching the region from the west, a pre-frontal trough moved across the CWA during the overnight hours, resulting in an intense squall line tracking across the entire forecast area. This squall line caused widespread wind damage across all of central North Carolina. After a brief break in the precipitation, another line of severe storms with damaging winds developed along the cold front as it moved through the region during the mid morning hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 09:00:00 to 05-APR-11 09:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING HOPE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Multiple trees were blown down along a swath from near Spring Hope to near Nashville.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 09:04:00 to 05-APR-11 09:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down on Tomahawk Trail near Inverness Road near Clinton.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 09:15:00 to 05-APR-11 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAINS XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Multiple trees were blown down along Hickory Crossroads Road near Princeton.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 04:20:00 to 05-APR-11 04:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SLOCOMB
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Two trees were blown down near the intersection of Ramsey Street and Palenstine Road about 6 miles to the southwest of Linden.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 01:38:00 to 05-APR-11 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGH PT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread trees were blown down across all of Guilford County. Numerous homes sustained significant damage from falling trees and strong winds across the county, with 32 structures receiving at least minor damage within the city of Greensboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 01:46:00 to 05-APR-11 01:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down across the county along a swath from near Randleman to near Seagrove. A few homes were damaged from falling trees and strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 02:03:00 to 05-APR-11 02:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURLINGTON ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down along a swath from near Alamance to Burlington. Several homes/buildings received minor damage, with one home sustaining significant damage near Burlington.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 02:11:00 to 05-APR-11 02:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILER CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Two trees were blown down on two neighboring houses in Siler City.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 02:36:00 to 05-APR-11 02:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: DURHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A couple of trees were blown down near the city of Durham, with one of the trees landing on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 02:52:00 to 05-APR-11 02:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINTON FORK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A few trees were blown down across Hwy 158 near Oxford.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 03:00:00 to 05-APR-11 03:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: APEX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees were blown down along a swath from just west of Apex to near Zebulon. One tree fell on a house near Cary and another tree fell through a mobile home near Garner.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 03:06:00 to 05-APR-11 03:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLINTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A couple of trees and power lines were blown down along a swath from Franklinton to just north of Louisburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 03:06:00 to 05-APR-11 03:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENDERSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down on NC 39 North near State Road 3609.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 03:23:00 to 05-APR-11 03:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHAW HGTS
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at Fort Bragg Simmons Air Force Base recorded a gust of 59 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 03:25:00 to 05-APR-11 03:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORRINGTON XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Two trees were blown down on two different homes near Spring Hill Church Road and McDougald Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 03:40:00 to 05-APR-11 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAGLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees were blown down along a swath from several miles north of Micro to Kenly. One building was damaged by a falling tree and a home sustained roof damage in Kenly.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 03:48:00 to 05-APR-11 04:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANHOPE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were blown down along a swath from near Spring Hope to near Whitakers. One tree fell on a home in Nashville.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 03:51:00 to 05-APR-11 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DARLINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A couple of trees and power lines were blown down along a swath from about 5 miles west of Halifax to just south of Halifax. A fence was damaged in Halifax.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 04:00:00 to 05-APR-11 04:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUCAMA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A couple of trees were blown down along a swath from Lucama to Wilson.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 07:30:00 to 05-APR-11 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILER CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six to eight buildings were damaged in Siler City, with some having their roofs blown off due to strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 04:16:00 to 05-APR-11 04:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEGGETT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A few trees were blown down along a swath from about 3 miles west of Leggett to just east of Leggett.

Thunderstorm Wind in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 08:15:00 to 05-APR-11 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREYSTONE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down near Middleburg and a couple of storage buildings were damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 08:23:00 to 05-APR-11 08:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A couple of trees were blown down along a swath from near Wise to near Warrenton.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 08:40:00 to 05-APR-11 08:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: KNIGHTDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down in the Knightdale Estates area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 08:41:00 to 05-APR-11 09:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMIT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Multiple trees were blown down along a swath from near Littleton to near Roanoke Rapids.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 01:20:00 to 05-APR-11 01:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: YADKIN COLLEGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 950.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Widespread trees and power lines were blown down across the entire county. Falling trees caused substantial damage to many homes, vehicles and outbuildings throughout the county. Extensive structural damage was also caused by strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 02:30:00 to 05-APR-11 02:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROXBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A couple of trees were blown down along a swath from Roxboro to about 5 miles north of Roxboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 09:35:00 to 05-APR-11 09:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOLDSBORO
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down onto a power line on Mulberry Street in Goldsboro. The AWOS at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base recorded a gust of 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 01:53:00 to 05-APR-11 02:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: POLKTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were blown down along a swath from near Polkton to near Morven.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 03:40:00 to 05-APR-11 03:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUNNLEVEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down on Horseshoe Bend Road about 3 miles south of Bunnlevel.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-APR-11 01:22:00 to 05-APR-11 01:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were blown down along a swath from just west of Stanfield to near Badin.