As very strong jet stream winds overspread the area, a line of storms in advance of an eastward moving cold front crossed the mountains and moved into the North Carolina Western Piedmont during the afternoon. The line went on to produce wind damage in the western Piedmont, before it weaken as it moved east into a more stable airmass in place across eastern North Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-12 16:04:00 to 24-FEB-12 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BATTLE GROUND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down in Northern Greensboro, including a downed tree on Westridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-12 16:23:00 to 24-FEB-12 16:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHEBORO SOUTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down onto a power-line at Old Cedar Falls Road. Another downed tree was reported on Henley Country Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-12 16:40:00 to 24-FEB-12 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ERECT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power-lines were blown down and a utility pole was snapped in two on Erect Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-12 16:41:00 to 24-FEB-12 16:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: HURDLE MILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down from Hurdle Mills to the near Person-Orange County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-12 16:41:00 to 24-FEB-12 16:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-12 17:10:00 to 24-FEB-12 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH HENDERSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One tree was blown down onto a utility pole on Walter Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-12 17:25:00 to 24-FEB-12 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACON NOCARVA FLD AR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-12 17:45:00 to 24-FEB-12 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTOVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down between Western Blvd. and Hillsborough Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-12 14:45:00 to 24-FEB-12 14:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: DONNAHA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were blown down in Tobaccoville. One tree was also blown down at the intersection of 7154 Martin Ferry Road and Donnaha Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-12 15:23:00 to 24-FEB-12 15:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEWISVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down at 6868 Styers Ferry Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-12 15:31:00 to 24-FEB-12 15:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION CROSS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down at the intersection of Barney and High Point Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-12 15:35:00 to 24-FEB-12 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINSTON SALEM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down on Interstate 40 Business.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-12 16:17:00 to 24-FEB-12 16:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUGHES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two trees were blown down, one at NC Highway 64 near the Davidson-Randolph county line, the other on South Main Street in Denton.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-12 17:00:00 to 24-FEB-12 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DURHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Scattered trees and power-lines were blown down throughout the county.