Scattered thunderstorms developed along a lee side trough located over the Western Piedmont of North Carolina during the afternoon of May 31. Enough shear was in place to allow for the organization of severe thunderstorms, which primarily produced large hail across the northwest and northern Piedmont.

Hail in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-MAY-08 17:44:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPE VLY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-MAY-08 18:01:00 to 31-MAY-08 18:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENSBORO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail covered the ground.

Hail in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-MAY-08 17:12:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUILFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail occurred on Meadow Crossing Court.

Hail in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-MAY-08 17:17:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORANGE FACTORY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported at Sandlewood Drive and Highway 501.

Hail in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-MAY-08 17:17:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: BATTLE GROUND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny to nickel size hail covered the ground on British Lake Drive.

Hail in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-MAY-08 16:32:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIMBERLAKE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was reported on Tom Oakley Road.

Hail in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-MAY-08 16:56:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: BATTLE GROUND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail occurred on Katie Drive.

Hail in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-MAY-08 16:58:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMERFIELD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Penny size hail was reported at Burmil Park.

Hail in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-MAY-08 17:00:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORANGE FACTORY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Two waves of large hail occurred with a severe thunderstorm. The largest hail measured was close to ping pong ball sized.

Hail in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-MAY-08 17:26:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINECROFT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported at the Sheraton Hotel on High Point Road.

Hail in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-MAY-08 17:32:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: BATTLE GROUND
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to the size of half dollars was reported near the intersection of Westridge Road and Battleground Road.

Hail in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-MAY-08 17:36:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH DURHAM
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar size hail occurred on Denfield Road.

Hail in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-MAY-08 17:40:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BATTLE GROUND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Quarter size hail was reported on Valleymede Road. The severe thunderstorm also caused power outages in the area.

Hail in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-MAY-08 17:05:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BATTLE GROUND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny to nickel size hail occurred at the intersection of Lake Brandt Road and Old Battleground Road.

Hail in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-MAY-08 17:10:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUCKLEBERRY SPG
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter