Southerly winds increased across central North Carolina ahead of a high amplitude trough aloft and a strong surface front. Frequent wind gusts of 40-50 mph caused widespread downed tress and power lines across the region. Also, strong gusts behind the cold front caused some additional downed trees.

Strong Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JAN-13 18:54:00 to 30-JAN-13 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was blown down onto a house. Eight residents were displaced, with one sustaining minor injuries. A wind gust of 47 mph was reported at the Fayetteville Regional Airport.

Strong Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JAN-13 20:30:00 to 30-JAN-13 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were blown down across the county between 830 pm and 900 pm. In addition, one outbuilding was blown down.

Strong Wind in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JAN-13 21:20:00 to 30-JAN-13 21:20:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.75K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down in and around Wilson, with power reported out across portions of the area.

Strong Wind in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JAN-13 21:45:00 to 30-JAN-13 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down on Interstate 85 at exit ramp 215.

Strong Wind in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JAN-13 22:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down across the county.

Strong Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JAN-13 23:07:00 to 30-JAN-13 23:07:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A roof was blown off of a single-wide trailer.

Strong Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JAN-13 23:41:00 to 30-JAN-13 23:41:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down near the 1400 block of Sedgefield Street.

Strong Wind in MONTGOMERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JAN-13 17:30:00 to 30-JAN-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down across the county between 530 pm and 600 pm.

Strong Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JAN-13 20:15:00 to 30-JAN-13 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

At least a dozen trees were blown down across the county between 815 pm and 1030 pm, with one tree falling on a house. A wind gust of 47 mph was measured at National Weather Service in Raleigh.

Strong Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JAN-13 20:30:00 to 30-JAN-13 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down on Tant Road.

Strong Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JAN-13 20:30:00 to 30-JAN-13 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A least a half a dozen trees were blown down across the county between 830 pm and 930 pm. Also, an awning at a gas station was blown over.

Strong Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JAN-13 15:53:00 to 30-JAN-13 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.75K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hope Valley Road was closed between Devon Road and Surrey Lane due to a downed tree and some downed power lines.

Strong Wind in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JAN-13 18:30:00 to 30-JAN-13 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down along Big Lick Road.

Strong Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JAN-13 19:24:00 to 30-JAN-13 19:24:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.75K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two trees were blown down near the intersection of Highway 42 and Route 222, with power reported out to the area.

Strong Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JAN-13 20:30:00 to 30-JAN-13 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were blown down in the county, with one tree falling on a house.