A strong upper level disturbance passed across the central Appalachians, triggering scattered strong to severe thunderstorms. Strong daytime heating, with temperatures ranging from the mid 80s across the mountains to the low 90s across Piedmont, supported MLCAPE values ranging from 2000 to 3000 J/Kg east of the Blue Ridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-16 16:38:00 to 27-JUL-16 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: REIDSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds along Highway 29.  Two trees were also blown down across the northeast side of the community of Reidsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-16 17:04:00 to 27-JUL-16 17:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: YANCEYVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds along Highway 158.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-16 17:34:00 to 27-JUL-16 17:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALNUT COVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees and power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds along Tuttle Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-16 17:33:00 to 27-JUL-16 17:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: KING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees and powerlines were blown down by thunderstorm winds along North Main Street in the community of King.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-16 17:36:00 to 27-JUL-16 17:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds across the community of Madison.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-16 17:45:00 to 27-JUL-16 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROARING RIVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Antioch Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-16 17:50:00 to 27-JUL-16 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROARING RIVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds along Abtco Road.  Another tree was blown down along Roaring River Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-16 17:58:00 to 27-JUL-16 17:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: WENTWORTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds brought down two trees within the western outskirts of the community of Wentworth.

Thunderstorm Wind in YADKIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-16 18:31:00 to 27-JUL-16 18:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINS STORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was blown down by hunderstorm winds at the intersection of Brandon Hills Road and Neelie Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in YADKIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUL-16 18:33:00 to 27-JUL-16 18:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: YADKINVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds at the intersection of Highway 421 and Myers Road.