Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed along the remnant outflow of a mesoscale convective complex as it moved into central North Carolina ahead of an approaching cold front. Several storms became severe, producing localized wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-AUG-19 14:42:00 to 13-AUG-19 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORLINA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Multiple trees and tree limbs were blown down onto power lines, resulting in power outages in Norlina.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-AUG-19 15:01:00 to 13-AUG-19 15:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEWISVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree and power lines were blown down near Lewisville.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-AUG-19 15:32:00 to 13-AUG-19 15:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: THELMA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were blown down across Highway 903, partially blocking the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-AUG-19 15:46:00 to 13-AUG-19 15:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRINITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down in the community of Trinity, including one tree that was blown down onto a residence.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-AUG-19 16:01:00 to 13-AUG-19 16:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLINTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down across roadways and onto power lines in and around the town of Franklinton.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-AUG-19 16:38:00 to 13-AUG-19 16:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: NASHVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across central portions of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-AUG-19 16:57:00 to 13-AUG-19 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKY MT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A couple of trees and power lines were blown down along a swath between Sharpsburg and Princeton. One tree and power lines were blown down onto Pleasant Hill Road. Another tree was blown down onto Highway 258 South, approximately a tenth of a mile south of Rest A Bit Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-AUG-19 17:32:00 to 13-AUG-19 17:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAYTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power lines were blown down along Guy Road in Clayton.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-AUG-19 14:59:00 to 13-AUG-19 15:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: HESTERS STORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down along a swath from Bushy Fork to Surl. One tree was blown down on Newton Pleasant Loop Road near Hesters Store Road. One tree was blown down on Thee Hester Road off Highway 158. Three trees were blown down near the intersection of Helena-Moriah Road and Malone Road. One final tree was blown down at Dink Ashley Road and River Oaks Parkway. Additionally, a power pole at Shiloh Church Road and Highway 501 was struck by lightning, splitting it in half and downing power lines onto the road.