Multiple lines of heavy rain showers and thunderstorms moved across western North Carolina throughout Halloween Day along and ahead of a potent cold front. Several pockets of strong to damaging winds were reported in association with some of the thunderstorms and heaviest showers.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAYWOOD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-OCT-19 13:36:00 to 31-OCT-19 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNBURST
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported numerous trees and power lines blown down with the greatest concentration between Waynesville and Cruso.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-OCT-19 14:15:00 to 31-OCT-19 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUNTAIN HOME
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported (via Social Media) a large tree limb blown down through a truck windshield on Naples Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-OCT-19 14:39:00 to 31-OCT-19 14:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNNY VALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported multiple trees blown down on Buck Creek Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-OCT-19 14:50:00 to 31-OCT-19 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported multiple trees blown down in the Marion area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-OCT-19 15:16:00 to 31-OCT-19 15:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORGANTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

County comms reported multiple trees blown down in the Morganton area.

Thunderstorm Wind in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-OCT-19 16:05:00 to 31-OCT-19 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYHEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Ham radio operator and public (via Social Media) reported some power lines and large tree limbs blown down in the Lake Norman area.

Thunderstorm Wind in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-OCT-19 16:05:00 to 31-OCT-19 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHINNVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported multiple trees blown down along Amity Hill Rd southeast of Statesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-OCT-19 16:43:00 to 31-OCT-19 16:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADVANCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported multiple trees blown down off Orrell Trail.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-OCT-19 16:50:00 to 31-OCT-19 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST CONCORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported a couple of trees blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-OCT-19 08:45:00 to 31-OCT-19 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALEXANDER MILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported several trees blown down across the southern part of Rutherford County, with a tree on a power line that sparked a fire on Rock Corner Rd near Forest City.

Strong Wind in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-OCT-19 15:30:00 to 31-OCT-19 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported a tree fell on a house on South Main St in Mount Holly.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-OCT-19 13:50:00 to 31-OCT-19 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALSAM GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

County comms reported multiple trees blown down near  Balsam Grove.