Numerous thunderstorms developed in the moist and highly unstable airmass that was in place across central North Carolina. A measured thunderstorm wind gust of 72 mph highlighted the event, with only two reports of large hail up to the size of quarters.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-08 15:15:00 to 06-JUL-08 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SELMA ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down at Batten Farm Road and Lizzie Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-08 15:15:00 to 06-JUL-08 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONGWOOD PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down at the intersection of Wiregrass Road and East Washington Street Extension.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-08 15:36:00 to 06-JUL-08 15:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINEBLUFF
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down in Pine Bluff.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-08 16:00:00 to 06-JUL-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VASS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down across Johnson Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-08 16:30:00 to 06-JUL-08 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACKMAN XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down on Stricklands Crossroads Road near the intersection of Highway 701. Several trees were reported blown down at Devils Race Track and Joyner Bridge Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-08 16:50:00 to 06-JUL-08 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROADWAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down along Route 42 East.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-08 14:19:00 to 06-JUL-08 14:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINSTON SALEM
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Winston Salem ASOS at Smith Reynolds Airport, measured a wind gust of 54 knots.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-08 14:20:00 to 06-JUL-08 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: (INT)WINSTON-SALEM A
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A wind sensor on top of the Fire Station, directly across the street from the Smith Reynolds Airport, measured a 72 mph thunderstorm wind gust.

Flash Flood in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-08 17:09:00 to 06-JUL-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAVELTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wall Road at Grover Bennett Road was closed due to flooding.

Hail in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-08 15:43:00 to 06-JUL-08 15:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACKMAN XRDS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter-size hail was reported at Strickland Crossroads Road and Highway 701. One tree was also snapped in half.

Hail in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-08 17:13:00 to 06-JUL-08 17:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACEDONIA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny-size hail was reported on Tower Hamlet Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-08 14:42:00 to 06-JUL-08 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: AQUADALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Highway 138 between Oakdale and Aquadale.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-08 15:05:00 to 06-JUL-08 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Highway 742, just north of Burnsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-08 17:23:00 to 06-JUL-08 17:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: RALEIGH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down near the intersection of Person and Peace Streets.