A tight pressure gradient between strong high pressure to the north and a developing low pressure system along the southeast coast resulted in strong winds across Central North Carolina. Several wind gusts of 40-45 mph were reported. This resulted in widespread downed trees.

Strong Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 10:50:00 to 02-OCT-15 10:50:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down near Greensboro, near the intersection of Pinecroft Road and W Meadowview Road.

Strong Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 14:40:00 to 02-OCT-15 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down near Asheboro, near the intersection of Green Farm Road and Hanner Hill Road.

Strong Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 19:00:00 to 02-OCT-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down near Middlesex, on Aredndell Avenue.

Strong Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 19:55:00 to 02-OCT-15 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down onto a power line near Roxboro, near the intersection of Semora Road and Robert Norris Road.

Strong Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 22:20:00 to 02-OCT-15 22:20:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A couple of trees were blown down near Robbins.

Strong Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 23:30:00 to 02-OCT-15 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown across the county.

Strong Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-OCT-15 00:15:00 to 03-OCT-15 00:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown in Greensboro near the intersection of Wendover Avenue and Holden Road.

Strong Wind in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-OCT-15 02:15:00 to 03-OCT-15 02:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown across the county.

Strong Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 04:00:00 to 02-OCT-15 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down in Walkertown near the intersection of Highway 66 and Highway 311.

Strong Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 03:55:00 to 02-OCT-15 03:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down near Lake Townsend near the intersection of Denny Road and Foch Street, blocking two lanes of traffic.

Strong Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 05:15:00 to 02-OCT-15 05:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down near Winston-Salem near the intersection of Highway 311 and Interstate 40.

Strong Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 08:50:00 to 02-OCT-15 08:50:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down near Princeton.

Strong Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 09:00:00 to 02-OCT-15 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down across the city of Durham.

Strong Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 14:15:00 to 02-OCT-15 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down across Durham, including one on a house on Revere Road. Monetary damages were estimated.

Strong Wind in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 05:11:00 to 02-OCT-15 05:11:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down near Thomasville near the intersection of Stemp-Everhart Road and Shell Road and was blocking one lane.

Strong Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 08:40:00 to 02-OCT-15 08:40:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down near Greensboro near the intersection of Old Battleground Road and New Garden Road.