Severe Thunderstorms developed on May 29th across the eastern half of central North Carolina, in the vicinity of the piedmont trough and in advance of an approaching cold front and attendant mid level trough. The strong to severe thunderstorms that developed by these features were aided/enhanced by a 70 knot upper level jet and the sea breeze moving inland.

Hail in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAY-09 19:32:00 to 29-MAY-09 19:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR CREEK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Nickel sized hail was reported at the Beaver Dam Fire Department, off of North Carolina Highway 210.

Hail in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAY-09 18:06:00 to 29-MAY-09 18:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINETOPS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel sized hail was reported in the town of Pinetops.

Hail in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAY-09 18:45:00 to 29-MAY-09 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: TARBORO
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous  reports of quarter to ping-pong sized hail were reported in the Tarboro city limits.

Hail in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAY-09 17:57:00 to 29-MAY-09 17:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENLY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Kenly Fire Department reported penny sized hail in the town of Kenly.

Hail in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAY-09 15:50:00 to 29-MAY-09 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUNNINGHAM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail on Cunningham road in Northern Person County.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAY-09 16:55:00 to 29-MAY-09 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: GENTRYS STORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a couple of trees down on Bowmantown Road.

Hail in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAY-09 18:05:00 to 29-MAY-09 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONTENTNEA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel sized hail was reported by the public on Yank Road south of Wilson, North Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAY-09 18:42:00 to 29-MAY-09 18:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEARTSEASE
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Severe winds knocked down several trees which landed on several cars during a wedding rehearsal at a private residence.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAY-09 18:46:00 to 29-MAY-09 18:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: TARBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

One oak tree was knocked down at a private residence's home. The tree fell
was blocking traffic in the Austin Pines neighborhood.

Hail in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAY-09 16:45:00 to 29-MAY-09 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALTAMAHAW
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported penny sized hail along North Carolina highway 87, near Altamahaw.

Hail in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAY-09 15:22:00 to 29-MAY-09 15:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter sized hail was reported by the public, approximately two miles to the south of Clinton, North Carolina.

Hail in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAY-09 17:26:00 to 29-MAY-09 17:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSEBORO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Penny sized hail was reported by the Roseboro Fire Department on East Pleasant Street in Roseboro.

Hail in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAY-09 15:25:00 to 29-MAY-09 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT OLIVE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny sized hail was reported by a trained spotter in the town of Mount Olive, North Carolina.

Hail in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAY-09 17:55:00 to 29-MAY-09 17:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONTENTNEA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickel to quarter sized hail was reported in a swath from the intersection of United States Highway 301 and Wiggins Mill Road and ending at the Wilson County Fairgrounds.

Hail in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAY-09 18:01:00 to 29-MAY-09 18:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONTENTNEA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Golf ball sized hail was reported by an off duty National Weather Service employee, several miles to the southeast of Wilson, North Carolina.