Scattered to numerous thunderstorms developed across western North Carolina throughout the afternoon and evening. Several of the storms produced brief damaging wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-JUL-20 14:50:00 to 18-JUL-20 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: HICKORY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported (via Social Media) large tree limbs blown down along Highway 127.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-JUL-20 13:35:00 to 18-JUL-20 13:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIDGEWATER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported multiple trees blown down off Dysartsville Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-JUL-20 14:35:00 to 18-JUL-20 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: (HKY)HICKORY MUNI AR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported multiple trees blown down along Airport Rhodiss Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-JUL-20 13:35:00 to 18-JUL-20 13:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEBO
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported a tree blown down on a house off Muddy Creek Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-JUL-20 15:11:00 to 18-JUL-20 15:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: LORAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reporte trees blown down off Scotts Creek Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-JUL-20 15:32:00 to 18-JUL-20 15:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: PUMPKIN CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported trees blown down on Oaklin Ln and a few large limbs down east of Boger City.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-JUL-20 15:43:00 to 18-JUL-20 15:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported at least two trees blown down, with one blocking New Salem Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-JUL-20 16:40:00 to 18-JUL-20 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHINA GROVE ARPT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency mngr reported a detached garage blown over and quite a few trees blown down in the Bostian Heights community.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-JUL-20 16:40:00 to 18-JUL-20 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKY RIVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported multiple trees blown down off Zion Church Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-JUL-20 16:43:00 to 18-JUL-20 16:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: YORKMONT PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported trees blown down off South Tryon St.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-JUL-20 17:05:00 to 18-JUL-20 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT PLEASANT ARPT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported the roof blown off a barn and multiple trees blown down on Saint Stephens Rd. County comms reported multiple trees blown down south of Gold Hill in Cabarrus County.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-JUL-20 17:09:00 to 18-JUL-20 17:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOODS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported numerous trees blown down in the Matthews area.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-JUL-20 17:26:00 to 18-JUL-20 17:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOUTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported (via Social Media) trees blown down on Painted Horse Dr and large limbs down on Secreat Short Cut Rd.