Strong winds developed in the wake of an Arctic cold front during the morning on the 9th, and continued through the early to mid afternoon. Northwesterly winds gusted frequently between 40 to 50 mph. These strong winds, knocked down trees and limbs, resulting in scattered power outages across Central NC.  Additionally, there was 1 fatality and 1 injury, when high winds toppled a tree onto a car.

Strong Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-APR-16 09:00:00 to 09-APR-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong winds of 40 to 50 mph downed scattered trees and limbs, resulting in scattered power outages across the county.

Strong Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-APR-16 09:00:00 to 09-APR-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong winds of 40 to 50 mph downed scattered trees and limbs, resulting in scattered power outages across the county.

Strong Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-APR-16 09:00:00 to 09-APR-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong winds of 40 to 50 mph downed scattered trees and limbs, resulting in scattered power outages across the county.

Strong Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-APR-16 09:00:00 to 09-APR-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong winds of 40 to 50 mph downed scattered trees and limbs, resulting in scattered power outages across the county.

Strong Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-APR-16 09:00:00 to 09-APR-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong winds of 40 to 50 mph downed scattered trees and limbs, resulting in scattered power outages across the county.

Strong Wind in SCOTLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-APR-16 09:00:00 to 09-APR-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong winds of 40 to 50 mph downed scattered trees and limbs, resulting in scattered power outages across the county.

Strong Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-APR-16 09:00:00 to 09-APR-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 37.00 MG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong winds of 40 to 50 mph downed scattered trees and limbs, resulting in scattered power outages across the county. The wind toppled a tree onto a car on West Trinity Avenue, killing the passenger and seriously injuring the driver.

Strong Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-APR-16 09:00:00 to 09-APR-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong winds of 40 to 50 mph downed scattered trees and limbs, resulting in scattered power outages across the county. In Knightdale, winds blew trees over onto two vehicles in a shopping center.

Strong Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-APR-16 09:00:00 to 09-APR-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 38.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Strong winds of 40 to 50 mph downed scattered trees and limbs, resulting in scattered power outages across the county.

Strong Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-APR-16 09:00:00 to 09-APR-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds of 40 to 50 mph downed scattered trees and limbs, resulting in scattered power outages across the county.

Strong Wind in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-APR-16 09:00:00 to 09-APR-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds of 40 to 50 mph downed scattered trees and limbs, resulting in scattered power outages across the county.

Strong Wind in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-APR-16 09:00:00 to 09-APR-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds of 40 to 50 mph downed scattered trees and limbs, resulting in scattered power outages across the county.

Strong Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-APR-16 09:00:00 to 09-APR-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds of 40 to 50 mph downed scattered trees and limbs, resulting in scattered power outages across the county.

Strong Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-APR-16 09:00:00 to 09-APR-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds of 40 to 50 mph downed scattered trees and limbs, resulting in scattered power outages across the county.

Strong Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-APR-16 09:00:00 to 09-APR-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 38.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds of 40 to 50 mph downed scattered trees and limbs, resulting in scattered power outages across the county.

Strong Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-APR-16 09:00:00 to 09-APR-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 38.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong winds of 40 to 50 mph downed scattered trees and limbs, resulting in scattered power outages across the county.

Strong Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-APR-16 09:00:00 to 09-APR-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Strong winds of 40 to 50 mph downed scattered trees and limbs, resulting in scattered power outages across the county.

Strong Wind in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-APR-16 09:00:00 to 09-APR-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Strong winds of 40 to 50 mph downed scattered trees and limbs, resulting in scattered power outages across the county.

Strong Wind in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-APR-16 09:00:00 to 09-APR-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Strong winds of 40 to 50 mph downed scattered trees and limbs, resulting in scattered power outages across the county.

Strong Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-APR-16 09:00:00 to 09-APR-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Strong winds of 40 to 50 mph downed scattered trees and limbs, resulting in scattered power outages across the county.

Strong Wind in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-APR-16 09:00:00 to 09-APR-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Strong winds of 40 to 50 mph downed scattered trees and limbs, resulting in scattered power outages across the county.

Strong Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-APR-16 09:00:00 to 09-APR-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong winds of 40 to 50 mph downed scattered trees and limbs, resulting in scattered power outages across the county.

Strong Wind in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-APR-16 09:00:00 to 09-APR-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Strong winds of 40 to 50 mph downed scattered trees and limbs, resulting in scattered power outages across the county.