Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed along a cold front that moved slowly southeast through eastern North Carolina during the afternoon and evening of July 24th. Several storms became severe with many reports of damaging wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 17:01:00 to 24-JUL-12 17:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIDGETON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media relayed a report of tree down on powerlines in Bridgeton near Highway 70.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 15:53:00 to 24-JUL-12 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARMVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter estimated 60 to 70 mph winds near Farmville.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 15:53:00 to 24-JUL-12 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARMVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported two 12 to 14 inch diameter trees were blown down near Farmville.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 16:15:00 to 24-JUL-12 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARMVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported pine trees down near Farmville.

Thunderstorm Wind in LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 16:25:00 to 24-JUL-12 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported several trees down in Kinston.

Thunderstorm Wind in LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 16:28:00 to 24-JUL-12 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported powerlines down just north of Kinston city limits.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 16:40:00 to 24-JUL-12 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOLD PT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported four trees down across Highway 903 north of Robersonville.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEAUFORT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 16:40:00 to 24-JUL-12 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD FORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Law enforcement reported trees down on Highway 17 South near Old Ford.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 16:50:00 to 24-JUL-12 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDWAY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

National Weather Service employee estimated 50 to 60 mph winds on Highway 70 near Cove City.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 16:42:00 to 24-JUL-12 16:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: COVE CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

National Weather Service employee reported trees snapped and blown down on Highway 70 near Cove City.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 16:42:00 to 24-JUL-12 16:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: COVE CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

National Weather Service employee reported a large tree approximately one foot in diameter snapped near Cove City on Highway 70.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 16:42:00 to 24-JUL-12 16:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: COVE CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

National Weather Service employee found trees snapped and blown down on Highway 70.

Thunderstorm Wind in ONSLOW, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 16:50:00 to 24-JUL-12 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELL FORK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported large tree limbs down in Jacksonville.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUPLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 16:02:00 to 24-JUL-12 16:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARSAW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported trees down in Warsaw.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUPLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 16:05:00 to 24-JUL-12 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENANSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported trees and powerlines down in Kenansville.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEAUFORT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 16:29:00 to 24-JUL-12 16:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: WASHINGTON ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported powerlines down in Washington.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 16:30:00 to 24-JUL-12 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACK JACK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported a tree down on Voice of America Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DARE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 17:43:00 to 24-JUL-12 17:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: KITTY HAWK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Local fire department reported a tree down on powerlines in Kitty Hawk.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 16:57:00 to 24-JUL-12 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: CATON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Law enforcement reported trees down at the intersection of Aurora Road and Guinea Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 16:25:00 to 24-JUL-12 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LA GRANGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Law enforcement reported a tree down in La Grange.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUL-12 16:40:00 to 24-JUL-12 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: JAMESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported trees and powerlines down on Highway 171.