The persistent upper trough over the region was amplified as a strong vorticity maximum approached and crossed the region through the evening hours. With sufficient moisture, instability and shear, thunderstorms developed and organized into a broken line, which crossed most of the forecast area and produced widespread wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JUN-15 19:13:00 to 30-JUN-15 19:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in Enfield, with one tree falling on a home. Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JUN-15 16:32:00 to 30-JUN-15 16:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH WADESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JUN-15 16:40:00 to 30-JUN-15 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEEP RIVER
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A gust of 60 mph was measured at the Piedmont Triad International Airport. In addition the emergency manager reported that numerous trees and power lines were blown down. A couple of the trees fell on top of homes. Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JUN-15 17:00:00 to 30-JUN-15 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLERBE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down near John Webb Road and Page Street Extension.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JUN-15 17:13:00 to 30-JUN-15 17:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENNETT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down along a swath from near Harpers Crossroads to near Hasty.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JUN-15 17:13:00 to 30-JUN-15 17:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHEEKS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down near the intersection of Sam Leonard Road and Pleasant Grove Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JUN-15 17:15:00 to 30-JUN-15 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC LEANSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several power lines were blown down near the intersection of McLeansville Road and Dicks Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JUN-15 17:36:00 to 30-JUN-15 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAW RIVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power lines were blown down along a swath from near Haw River to near Pleasant Grove.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JUN-15 17:39:00 to 30-JUN-15 17:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILK HOPE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down near the intersection of Newlin Road and Old Switchboard Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JUN-15 17:48:00 to 30-JUN-15 17:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROSSWAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down across X-Way Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JUN-15 17:49:00 to 30-JUN-15 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down along a swath from near Carr to near Hillsborough. One tree fell on a car in the city of Hillsborough. Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JUN-15 17:51:00 to 30-JUN-15 17:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAXAPAHAW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down at 6300 S Highway 87.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JUN-15 18:15:00 to 30-JUN-15 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOWMORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down at 1500 McBryde Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JUN-15 18:30:00 to 30-JUN-15 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GORDONTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The DOT had to be called to remove trees from NC 49 near the county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JUN-15 18:35:00 to 30-JUN-15 18:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: CREEDMOOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down along a swath from near Creedmoor to several miles northeast of Creedmoor.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JUN-15 18:47:00 to 30-JUN-15 18:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAYETTEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down on power lines in Fayetteville.

Thunderstorm Wind in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JUN-15 18:58:00 to 30-JUN-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down along a swath from near Williamsboro to Henderson.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JUN-15 19:12:00 to 30-JUN-15 19:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down in Benson.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JUN-15 19:15:00 to 30-JUN-15 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORLINA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large tree limbs were blown down and were blocking roadways.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JUN-15 19:25:00 to 30-JUN-15 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOUR OAKS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down on Rose Lane in Four Oaks.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JUN-15 20:40:00 to 30-JUN-15 20:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down along a swath from near Enfield to near Roanoke Rapids.