A rapidly strengthening area of low pressure tracked northeastward across the middle Atlantic states as a trailing cold front swept eastward across central NC during the morning. Behind the front very strong southwesterly winds overspread the region causing power outages and damage across central North Carolina.

Strong Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 06:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

An individual was hit by a falling tree on Edith Russell Road in Randleman. The victim was transported to the hospital with life threatening injuries.

Strong Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 07:30:00 to 07-FEB-20 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Power lines and a power pole fell on bus in Durham.

Strong Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 07:30:00 to 07-FEB-20 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 42.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree fell on a house on Yarborough Street in Roxboro.

Strong Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 05:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

Strong Wind in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 05:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

Strong Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 05:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

Strong Wind in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 06:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

Strong Wind in HOKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 05:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 44.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

Strong Wind in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 06:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

Strong Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 06:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

Strong Wind in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 06:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

Strong Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 06:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

Strong Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 06:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

Strong Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 05:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

Strong Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 05:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

Strong Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 05:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

Strong Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 05:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 47.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county. In addition, a 54 mile per hour wind gust was measured at the Burlington Alamance Regional Airport.

High Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 07:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county. In addition, a 58 mile per hour wind gust was measured at the Fayetteville Regional Airport.

Strong Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 05:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

Strong Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 05:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

Strong Wind in MONTGOMERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 05:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

Strong Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 06:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

Strong Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 06:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

Strong Wind in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 06:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

Strong Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 06:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

High Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 07:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county. In addition, a 61 mile per hour wind gust was measured at the Goldsboro-Wayne Municipal Airport.

Strong Wind in SCOTLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 05:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 44.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county. In addition, a 51 mile per hour wind gust was measured at the Laurinburg Maxton Airport.

Strong Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 05:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county. In addition, a 46 mile per hour wind gust was measured at the Piedmont Triad International Airport.

Strong Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 06:30:00 to 07-FEB-20 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree fell on a car on Halifax Street, trapping and injuring the person inside the car.

Strong Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 05:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 47.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county. In addition, a 54 mile per hour wind gust was measured at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Strong Wind in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 05:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

Strong Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 05:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

Strong Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 05:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

Strong Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 05:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county. In addition, a 48 mile per hour wind gust was measured at the Person County Airport.

Strong Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-FEB-20 06:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county, including one tree that fell on a car. In addition, a 46 mile per hour wind gust was measured at the Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport.