A quasi-stationary warm front was located across southern sections of North Carolina during the afternoon. As a low amplitude shortwave trough transversed the central Appalachians, a surface low developed over Tennessee and tracked east along the stalled boundary. Convection blossomed in the warm sector, resulting in several instances of golf ball size hail and a funnel cloud sighting.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 17:57:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: KORNBOW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were blown down in Stoney Point Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 18:22:00 to 15-MAR-08 18:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSEBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

One tree was blown down in Roseboro.

Hail in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 15:21:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORWOOD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported in Norwood.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 15:23:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT GILEAD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was reported 1 mile west of Mt. Gilead.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 15:44:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANDOR
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Golf ball size hail was reported in Candor. Law enforcement also spotted a
funnel cloud.

Hail in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 17:50:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: (GWW)GOLDSBORO-WAYNE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Penny size hail was reported 5 miles south of Fremont on Hinnant Road.

Hail in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 17:57:00 to 15-MAR-08 17:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: PATETOWN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail reported near Pikeville at Highway 111 and Big Daddys Road.

Hail in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 18:00:00 to 15-MAR-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINKNEY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There was a report of penny size hail and a 58 mph wind gust near Nahunta.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 15:30:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT GILEAD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down near Mt. Gilead.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 16:30:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANSONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down across Pinkston River Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 16:55:00 to 15-MAR-08 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNEADS GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down near Sneadtown Road.

Hail in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 15:09:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail was reported on Thomas Road.

Hail in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 15:20:00 to 15-MAR-08 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHFIELD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was reported in Richfield.

Hail in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-MAR-08 19:27:00 to 15-MAR-08 19:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST END
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter size hail was reported in West End near Highways 211 and 73. Penny  size hail was also reported in Eastwood.