Thunderstorms developed ahead of an approaching cold front, aided by a moderately unstable air mass and strong deep layer shear. These storms produced damaging wind gusts and hail up to half dollar size. Although several tornado warnings were issued for rotating storms, none were verified. As the cold front overtook these discrete cells, the primary threat became damaging wind gusts as it transitioned to a linear convective mode.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-13 17:45:00 to 19-APR-13 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: (RDU)RALEIGH-DURHAM
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at the Raleigh Durham International Airport reported a peak wind gust of 59 mph. In addition, a trained spotter measured a 71 mph wind gust near the Interstate 540 on-ramp near Holly Springs 15 minutes earlier.

Hail in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-13 15:15:00 to 19-APR-13 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOPHIA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter to half dollar size hail was reported in Sophia.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-13 15:17:00 to 19-APR-13 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: GROOMTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down in and around the Pleasant Garden area.

Hail in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-13 15:35:00 to 19-APR-13 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT GARDEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel to quarter size hail was reported near Pleasant Garden.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-13 15:25:00 to 19-APR-13 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK RIDGE ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down along a swath from near Oak Ridge to near Monticello.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-13 15:45:00 to 19-APR-13 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BULLOCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous trees were blown down along Highway 15 between Stovall and Bullock and north to the North Carolina/Virginia state line. Also, a roof was blown off of a barn.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-13 16:15:00 to 19-APR-13 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH WADESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-13 16:30:00 to 19-APR-13 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILER CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down in the western portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-13 16:41:00 to 19-APR-13 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBBINS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down along a swath from near Robbins to near Carthage. Near Eagle Springs, one tree fell on top of four cars, with one of the cars being totaled (value of the car is unknown). In addition, a trained spotter estimated a wind gust of 60 mph in Seven Lakes.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-13 17:05:00 to 19-APR-13 17:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANFORD MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The top of a 15-20 foot pine tree was snapped off and several large limbs were blown down near Sanford.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-13 17:22:00 to 19-APR-13 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLIVIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down near Olivia.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-13 17:27:00 to 19-APR-13 17:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILSONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One tree was blown down on Highway 64 near Jordan Lake, blocking one lane of traffic.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-13 17:35:00 to 19-APR-13 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREEN LEVEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Widespread trees and power lines were blown down along a swath from near Fuquay-Varina to Raleigh. In addition trees were reported to have fallen on 3 homes in the Apex and Cary areas (exact monetary damage is unknown).

Thunderstorm Wind in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-13 17:35:00 to 19-APR-13 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: DREWRY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One tree was blown down near Kerr Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-13 17:40:00 to 19-APR-13 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORANGE FACTORY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down along a swath from several miles southwest of Bahama to near Bethesda, with one of the trees falling on the roof of a church (exact monetary damages are unknown).

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-13 17:55:00 to 19-APR-13 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRNTOSH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees were blown down on Snow Hill Road several miles south of Bahama.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-13 18:10:00 to 19-APR-13 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLINTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in the town of Franklinton.

Hail in SCOTLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-13 18:17:00 to 19-APR-13 18:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROSSWAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Quarter size hail was reported near Laurinburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-13 18:25:00 to 19-APR-13 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAYTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down near Clayton.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-13 18:41:00 to 19-APR-13 18:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENTERPRISE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-13 18:59:00 to 19-APR-13 18:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIERCES XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous large tree limbs were blown down and blocking a roadway near Rosemary. The DOT had to be dispatched to clear the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-13 19:00:00 to 19-APR-13 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were blown down near Benson. Also, a shed was overturned.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-13 19:15:00 to 19-APR-13 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEMBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down across Carroll Store Road near Salemburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-APR-13 14:45:00 to 19-APR-13 15:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A couple of trees were blown down in Winston-Salem.