A strong cold front crossed eastern North Carolina during the early morning hours of January 31st, 2013. A strong low level jet accompanied the storms and although no thunder was reported, there were several reports of strong wind gusts with damage to trees, powerlines, and a few structures.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAMLICO, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JAN-13 02:47:00 to 31-JAN-13 02:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLIANCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media relayed a report of two downed pine trees in Alliance which destroyed an above-ground pool.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JAN-13 01:47:00 to 31-JAN-13 01:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBERSONVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reports the roof of a mobile home was blown off near Robersonville.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JAN-13 02:27:00 to 31-JAN-13 02:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLYMOUTH RVRSIDE ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Washington county 911 reported a tree down on Mackeys Road east of Plymouth.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JAN-13 02:25:00 to 31-JAN-13 02:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLYMOUTH MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Washington County 911 reported a tree down on Morrattock Road near Airport Road south of Plymouth.

Thunderstorm Wind in DARE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JAN-13 04:18:00 to 31-JAN-13 04:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: (HAT)CAPE HATTERAS
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

National Ocean Service tide gauge at Coast Guard station Hatteras reported a 52 knot thunderstorm wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in TYRRELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JAN-13 02:53:00 to 31-JAN-13 02:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

North Carolina Department of Transportation reported a tree down on Cross Landing Road just east of Creswell.

Thunderstorm Wind in LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JAN-13 01:40:00 to 31-JAN-13 01:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOFTINS XRD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Lenoir county 911 reported powerlines down on British Road near the Jones county border.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JAN-13 02:03:00 to 31-JAN-13 02:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Martin County Emergency Manager reported a business just off East Blvd. with about half of the roof peeled off. Estimated time of event based off radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JAN-13 01:24:00 to 31-JAN-13 01:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: LA GRANGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Lenoir county 911 reported a tree down on Brothers Road in La Grange.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JAN-13 02:02:00 to 31-JAN-13 02:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRENTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Jones county 911 reported trees and powerlines down on HWY 41 North just west of Trenton.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JAN-13 02:38:00 to 31-JAN-13 02:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANTHAMS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Craven County Emergency Management reported two separate homes with trees on them in Fairfield Harbour.

Thunderstorm Wind in TYRRELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JAN-13 02:56:00 to 31-JAN-13 02:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

North Carolina Department of Transportation reported a tree down on Old Columbia Road near Columbia.

Thunderstorm Wind in TYRRELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JAN-13 03:15:00 to 31-JAN-13 03:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOAT NECK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

North Carolina Department of Transportation reported a tree down on Goat Neck road near the Palmetto-Peartree Reserve in extreme northeastern Tyrrell County.

Thunderstorm Wind in ONSLOW, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JAN-13 02:04:00 to 31-JAN-13 02:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAR LNDG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Onslow county 911 reported trees down on powerlines near the intersection of Liberty Park Road and Richlands Highway northwest of Jacksonville.

Thunderstorm Wind in HYDE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JAN-13 02:53:00 to 31-JAN-13 02:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: PANZER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hyde County Emergency Management reported trees down on HWY 45 near intersection with Smithwick Road in Ponzer.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAMLICO, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JAN-13 02:54:00 to 31-JAN-13 02:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONEWALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Pamlico county 911 relayed report from Department of Highways which indicated a large tree down on Alligator Loop Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-JAN-13 02:37:00 to 31-JAN-13 02:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANTHAMS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

New Bern fire officials reported a tree fell on a car on Pelican Drive in Fairfield Harbour.