A shortwave in the flow aloft approaching central NC from the southwest resulted in  backing low to mid level winds. The backing winds enhanced the low level shear and advected warm moist air into central NC. The resultant moderately unstable
atmosphere lead to the development of numerous showers and thunderstorms. Due to the presence of the available shear and instability, several storms became severe, producing damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-APR-19 16:28:00 to 08-APR-19 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIPLING
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Wind gusts to 60 miles per hour were reported in Angier. Some small limbs were blown down as a result of the gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-APR-19 15:21:00 to 08-APR-19 15:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: ABERDEEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down along Pee Dee Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-APR-19 15:38:00 to 08-APR-19 15:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOLDSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple trees were blown down in Goldston. One large tree fell across the road while another fell on the house of a deputy sheriff.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-APR-19 15:54:00 to 08-APR-19 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPOUT SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down along Marks Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-APR-19 16:20:00 to 08-APR-19 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORRINGTON XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Five trees were blown down along a swath from 3600 Darroch Road in Lillington to the intersection of Highway 27 South and Delma Grimes Road in Grove Township. A couple of the trees fell onto power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-APR-19 16:22:00 to 08-APR-19 16:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: FEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down near the intersection of Fayetteville Street and Buxton Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-APR-19 17:15:00 to 08-APR-19 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in Franklin county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-APR-19 17:34:00 to 08-APR-19 17:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARRINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down into the back yard of a residence on Peninsula Forest Place in Cary.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-APR-19 17:52:00 to 08-APR-19 17:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIX FORKS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down near the intersection of Strickland Road and Cold Springs Road in North Raleigh.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-APR-19 18:57:00 to 08-APR-19 18:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A 60 foot tall tree fell onto a residence in Cary.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-APR-19 17:55:00 to 08-APR-19 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKY MT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A couple of trees were blown down in Rocky Mount.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-APR-19 18:05:00 to 08-APR-19 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINETOPS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down in Pinetops.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-APR-19 15:59:00 to 08-APR-19 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONGS STORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Numerous trees were blown down along a swath through Person county, roughly from Maurice Daniels Road to near Chub Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-APR-19 16:47:00 to 08-APR-19 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAYTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were blown down in the Willow Springs and Benson areas, including one tree near the intersection of Steel Bridge Road and Benson Hardee Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-APR-19 16:52:00 to 08-APR-19 16:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAYTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One tree was blown down across the railroad tracks near West Front Street in Clayton.