A ferocious line of strong to severe thunderstorms raced through central North Carolina
during the afternoon and into the early evening, uprooting trees and snapping power lines with straight-line wind gusts up to 80 mph. Damage was widespread with numerous trees falling on homes throughout the county warning area. The city of Albermarle, in Stanly County was hardest hit, with approximately 70 homes damaged and at least 3 injuries from trees crashing into and through homes and mobile homes. A University of North Carolina student   also died from injuries received when a large tree fell and landed on top of her on the sidewalk.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 16:40:00 to 13-JUN-13 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBEMARLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread trees and power-lines were blown down throughout the county. Albemarle had the most extensive damage from trees blown down on homes, several of which went through homes and mobile homes. Approximately 70 homes were damaged. There were at least three injuries and many residents displaced from their homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 16:42:00 to 13-JUN-13 16:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANFORD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

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

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 16:45:00 to 13-JUN-13 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEE DEE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and power-lines were blown down all across the county resulting in extensive wind damage throughout the county. The town of Troy was one of the hardest hit areas with numerous downed trees on homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 16:51:00 to 13-JUN-13 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANGIER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were blown down across the road at Rawls Church Road and Kennebeck Road. A couple of other trees and power-lines  were also blown down along the wind swath.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 17:25:00 to 13-JUN-13 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: RINGWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were blown down across the county, especially over the southern half of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 17:36:00 to 13-JUN-13 17:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAEFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down in Raeford.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 16:45:00 to 13-JUN-13 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBBINS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were approximately 100 trees blown down along with numerous downed power lines that resulted in major power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 16:50:00 to 13-JUN-13 17:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAYTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Amateur radio operators and trained spotters reported wind damage throughout the county with numerous trees and power-lines blown down. Some of the downed trees fell onto some homes including a tin roof blown off of an automotive dealership in Smithfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 17:40:00 to 13-JUN-13 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SARATOGA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A home reported roof damage when strong thunderstorms blew the chimney off the roof.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 17:45:00 to 13-JUN-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINKSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down, especially across the northern half of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 17:00:00 to 13-JUN-13 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLESEX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Only minor wind damage was reported across Nash County including one tree down on Finch Avenue and damage to an exterior metal door frame at Nash Community College.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 17:45:00 to 13-JUN-13 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLINTON ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large Pecan tree was blown down, resulting in minor damage to residence.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 17:05:00 to 13-JUN-13 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARRENTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in and around the city limits of Warrenton.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 17:49:00 to 13-JUN-13 17:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNEADS GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree along with some power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 17:51:00 to 13-JUN-13 17:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHAW HGTS
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Fort Bragg Simmons Air Force Base ASOS measured a 61 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 18:30:00 to 13-JUN-13 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were blown down across the county. Clinton was the hardest hit area.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 17:15:00 to 13-JUN-13 17:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were blown down in Laurinburg and Wagram.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 17:20:00 to 13-JUN-13 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: KNOB HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power-lines were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 17:23:00 to 13-JUN-13 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREMONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees and power utility poles were blown down along a wind swath.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 18:00:00 to 13-JUN-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKEDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A couple of trees were blown down across Camden Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 19:45:00 to 13-JUN-13 19:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHMONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two trees were blown down with one tree falling onto a home near Wallace McLean Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 21:40:00 to 13-JUN-13 21:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUTLERS XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Boykin Bridge Road was briefly closed due to downed trees across the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 14:56:00 to 13-JUN-13 14:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 50 knot wind gust was measured at KINT ASOS.

Lightning in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 16:05:00 to 13-JUN-13 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HESTERS STORE
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning produced a structure fire to a barn on Hesters Store Road.  Monetary damages were estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 16:10:00 to 13-JUN-13 16:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUAIL ROOST
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

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

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 16:15:00 to 13-JUN-13 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPEL HILL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large tree was blown down on the 300 Block of East Franklin Street killing a 20 year old female.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 16:25:00 to 13-JUN-13 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUTNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Eight trees were blown down at the Central Regional Hospital in Butner.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 16:33:00 to 13-JUN-13 16:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLINTON
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power-lines were blown down along the swath.  The roof of a industrial carport at Pruitt Lumber Company in Louisburg collapsed.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 15:07:00 to 13-JUN-13 15:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUILQUARRY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down along the wind swath.  A 4-year-old boy suffered a cut to his head when a tree hit him as it fell on his aunt's home. Monetary damages were estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 15:20:00 to 13-JUN-13 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: REEDS XRDS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Widespread trees down across the county. North-central portions of the county were hit the hardest. Monetary damages were estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 15:20:00 to 13-JUN-13 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Raws station LXFN7 measured a  64 MPH wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 15:48:00 to 13-JUN-13 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEFFO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down along the wind swath, especially in the Roxboro area.
Monetary damages were estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 15:45:00 to 13-JUN-13 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARCHDALE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were approximately 100 to 150 trees blown down across the county, with many of the downed trees falling onto power-lines resulting in major power outages throughout the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 15:54:00 to 13-JUN-13 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNOW CAMP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were blown down. Several trees fell onto some houses. The front porch of one of the homes was ripped off. Two utility poles were also blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 16:00:00 to 13-JUN-13 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILER CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were blown down along the wind swath and including in and around the Pittsboro area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 16:30:00 to 13-JUN-13 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORRISVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Widespread trees and power-lines were blown down throughout the county. Some of the trees fell onto homes. Approximately 73,000 people in Wake County lost power.   In Raleigh, one large tree toppled onto the patio of NOFO at the Pig restaurant on Fairview Road.  There were no injuries. Monetary damages were estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 16:38:00 to 13-JUN-13 16:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREYSTONE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

One tree was blown down across Greystone Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 16:05:00 to 13-JUN-13 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOWNSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power-lines were blown down across northern portions of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-JUN-13 14:48:00 to 13-JUN-13 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHANIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Widespread trees and power-lines were blown down throughout the county. Northwestern portions of the county were the hardest hit.  Monetary damages were estimated.