Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed across central North Carolina in a moderately unstable environment ahead of an approaching cold front. A strengthening mid-level shortwave increased shear in the low and middle layers of the atmosphere and resulted in strong low-level lapse rates. Consequently, several of the storms that developed during the afternoon and evening hours became severe, producing locally severe damaging wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-19 19:28:00 to 07-AUG-19 19:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down along a swath extending from Junior Order Home Road near Lexington to the intersection of Allred Road and Jerusalem Road near Gordonton. This includes a tree blown down on Pine Lodge Road near Highway 8, south of Lexington.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-19 22:23:00 to 07-AUG-19 22:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Multiple trees were blown down onto power lines along Holly Pond Road near Villanow Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-19 23:55:00 to 07-AUG-19 23:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees were blown down along US-70 between Garner and Clayton.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-AUG-19 00:12:00 to 08-AUG-19 00:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: KNIGHTDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

One tree was blown down onto power lines near the intersection of Bethlehem Road and Interstate 87, resulting in power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-19 11:43:00 to 07-AUG-19 11:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELON COLLEGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A few trees were blown down along a swath from Glen Raven to Graham in Alamance county. One tree fell along Gibsonville Ossipee Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-19 14:41:00 to 07-AUG-19 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKY MT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A couple of large trees were blown down along a swath from east of Rocky Mount to near Kingsboro. Both trees fell onto power lines, one of which took out multiple power poles and power lines, the other caught fire as a result of contact with the power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-19 23:10:00 to 07-AUG-19 23:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLY SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

One tree was blown down onto a residence at 113 Lucky Ribbon Lane in Twelve Oaks.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-19 23:11:00 to 07-AUG-19 23:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: APEX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

One tree was blown down onto power lines and blocking both lanes of Kelly Road near the intersection with Apex Barbecue Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-19 23:18:00 to 07-AUG-19 23:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: APEX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees and power lines were blown down along Kelly Road, three of which were near the intersection with Holland Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-19 23:21:00 to 07-AUG-19 23:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACEDONIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A couple of trees were blown down along a swath parallel to Holly Springs Road from the intersection of Ten Ten Road and Megawood Court to the intersection of Holly Springs Road and Birkhaven Drive.