An extensive QLCS developed ahead of a strong cold front. The QLCS raced eastward across the forecast area during the early to mid-morning hours on the 21st, exiting the coastal plain by the afternoon. The line produced scattered wind damage along the way, along with a brief EF-1 tornado touchdown near Grantham in Wayne County.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 09:25:00 to 21-FEB-14 09:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBEMARLE ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Wall blown over onto a vehicle on Third Street. Vehicle was unoccupied.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 11:35:00 to 21-FEB-14 11:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: YOUNGSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down along NC Highway 96.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 11:52:00 to 21-FEB-14 11:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILVER CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

One tree was blown down across Vass Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 12:08:00 to 21-FEB-14 12:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: THELMA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down onto a power-line resulting in a fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 13:07:00 to 21-FEB-14 13:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALLS STORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was blown down on Williams Lake Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 13:16:00 to 21-FEB-14 13:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSIN HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

One tree was blown down on Jones Road in Newton Grove.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 13:17:00 to 21-FEB-14 13:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: HERRING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Two trees were blown down near the intersection of Church and Keener Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 13:18:00 to 21-FEB-14 13:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWTON GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was blown down on Bells Branch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 13:23:00 to 21-FEB-14 13:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLINTON ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

One tree was blown down on Browns Church Road at NC Highway 701.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 13:25:00 to 21-FEB-14 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOBBTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was blown down on Suttontown Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 13:44:00 to 21-FEB-14 13:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELFAST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

One tree was blown down on Salem Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 13:46:00 to 21-FEB-14 13:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINKNEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

One tree was blown down on Nahunta Road near Highway 581.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 13:47:00 to 21-FEB-14 13:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOLDSBORO ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

One tree was blown down onto a house on Combs Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 14:15:00 to 21-FEB-14 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOBBERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One tree was blown down across NC Highway 13.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 14:15:00 to 21-FEB-14 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: COX MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Portable car port was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 13:49:00 to 21-FEB-14 13:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: PATETOWN
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 65 mph wind gust was measure from a home with a weather station.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 13:55:00 to 21-FEB-14 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: EUREKA
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Train spotter measured a 69 MPH wind gust off a Vortex brand car mounted anemometer.

Tornado in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 13:26:00 to 21-FEB-14 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOBBERSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Damage at the beginning and end of the damage path consisted of numerous snapped and downed trees, consistent with wind speeds of 80 mph or EF-0 damage on the Enhanced Fujita scale.  However, near the middle of the path, a very localized patch of extreme damage was found which consisted of a single-wide mobile home that was completely destroyed and disintegrated, with its steel frame displaced about 35 yards downstream. In addition, at least 2 additional outbuildings were leveled and several others had substantial roof damage. This damage was consistent with wind speeds around 110 mph, making it an upper-end EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita tornado rating scale.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 09:40:00 to 21-FEB-14 09:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMILTON LAKES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power-lines were blown down in the Church Street area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 10:02:00 to 21-FEB-14 10:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEPSONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree blown down near the intersection of Highway 87 and BoyWood Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 10:11:00 to 21-FEB-14 10:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINKSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree and power-line blown down along Highway 109  South.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 10:11:00 to 21-FEB-14 10:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANGUM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Approximately 5 trees were blown down near the Mangum area near Highway 109 and Jack Currie Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 10:20:00 to 21-FEB-14 10:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBBINS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down along Highway 24 27.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 10:23:00 to 21-FEB-14 10:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down along Guess Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 10:24:00 to 21-FEB-14 10:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILK HOPE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 10:25:00 to 21-FEB-14 10:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BISCOE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A couple of trees were blown down across the road on NC 24 27 near the county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 10:30:00 to 21-FEB-14 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT VERNON SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree blown down along Ike Brooks Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 10:52:00 to 21-FEB-14 10:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: CREEDMOOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two trees were blown along Joe Peed Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 11:05:00 to 21-FEB-14 11:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: DABNEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees blown down along the swatch including a down tree near Kelly Road and Lee Lane and along NC Highway 85.

Thunderstorm Wind in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 11:10:00 to 21-FEB-14 11:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH HENDERSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Gas station canopy was blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 11:20:00 to 21-FEB-14 11:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLBROOK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large branches were blown dow along Six Forks Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 11:25:00 to 21-FEB-14 11:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAYLEAF
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was blown down along Caistor Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 11:43:00 to 21-FEB-14 11:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: MITCHNERS XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree blown down along Walter Grissom Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 12:40:00 to 21-FEB-14 12:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: (FAY)GRANNIS FLD FAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down near Gillespie Street and Snow Hill Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 10:51:00 to 21-FEB-14 10:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHESDA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large pine tree was blown along with other large limbs along Ellis Road near NC Highway 147.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-FEB-14 13:45:00 to 21-FEB-14 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRINCETON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A couple of trees were blown down in the Princeton Area.