A strong cold front swept across the western Carolinas during the morning and afternoon of the 24th. Showers and thunderstorms developing along the front produced locally damaging winds, especially across the Piedmont. However, more widespread strong winds, stronger than the thunderstorm winds in some areas, developed on the cool side of the front.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 10:36:00 to 24-FEB-16 10:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARRIS SPICERS ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported multiple trees blown down across the southeast part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 11:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 11:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: POTTVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media and county comms reported numerous trees and large limbs blown down across the northern part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 11:20:00 to 24-FEB-16 11:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROPST XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms and newspaper reported trees and power lines blown down on Providence Church Rd, and at least one tree down on 10st Ave SW in Hickory, which fell on and damaged a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 11:03:00 to 24-FEB-16 11:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUTHERFORD COLLEGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported multiple trees and power lines blown down near Lovelady Rd and Crescent St in Valdese and trees down and blocking traffic on I-40 near Icard.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALEXANDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 11:36:00 to 24-FEB-16 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHLEHEM
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

County comms reported numerous trees blown down across Alexander County.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 11:55:00 to 24-FEB-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTHSIDE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

HAM Radio operator reported trees blown down and blocking Gastonia Highway and Asbury Church Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 12:19:00 to 24-FEB-16 12:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOORESVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported scattered trees blown down throughout the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 12:43:00 to 24-FEB-16 12:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIXBY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported numerous trees and power lines, along with some power poles blown down from west of Mocksville to the Farmington area. One tree fell on a carport near Sheffield.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 12:27:00 to 24-FEB-16 12:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOUGLAS MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media and the public (via social media) reported multiple trees blown down across the west side and near Uptown Charlotte. A tree fell on a home on West Bvd and another tree fell on a condominium unit on Vision Dr. A car was damaged by a falling tree on Woodcrest Ave. Trees were also blown down on I-77.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 13:14:00 to 24-FEB-16 13:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAXHAW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported multiple trees and power lines blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-FEB-16 11:59:00 to 24-FEB-16 11:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: COTTON FACTORY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were blown down on Old Mill Rd.