Numerous showers and thunderstorms affected the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia during the afternoon and evening hours. Some of the thunderstorms were severe, producing large hail and damaging straight line wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-MAY-11 19:00:00 to 26-MAY-11 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down in the Rutherfordton area.

Hail in MACON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-MAY-11 15:15:00 to 26-MAY-11 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail fell along Winding Stairs Rd in the far northwest part of the county.

Hail in MACON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-MAY-11 16:17:00 to 26-MAY-11 16:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: IOTLA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MACON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-MAY-11 16:20:00 to 26-MAY-11 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail in MACON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-MAY-11 16:35:00 to 26-MAY-11 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRENTISS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in MACON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-MAY-11 16:50:00 to 26-MAY-11 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLNAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail in MACON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-MAY-11 17:09:00 to 26-MAY-11 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: OTTO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-MAY-11 17:45:00 to 26-MAY-11 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAILY CAMP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-MAY-11 18:08:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORTIMER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Nickel to quarter size hail fell in the Wilson Creek area.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-MAY-11 18:44:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRYON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Multiple trees were blown down in the Tryon area.

Hail in POLK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-MAY-11 18:45:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEULAH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-MAY-11 18:50:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITNEL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-MAY-11 18:54:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: UREE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Numerous trees were blown down across the western part of the county, with Lake Lure being the hardest hit.

Hail in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-MAY-11 18:58:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was reported at McDowell Hospital.

Hail in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-MAY-11 19:10:00 to 26-MAY-11 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALMEAD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-MAY-11 20:09:00 to 26-MAY-11 20:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT GROVE BRKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees and power lines blown down on Bridal Ridge Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-MAY-11 20:47:00 to 26-MAY-11 20:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGS MTN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power lines were blown down on Farris Rd and trees blown down on Bethlehem Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-MAY-11 20:53:00 to 26-MAY-11 21:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUNTIAN VIEW
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down from the Crowders Mountain area to the eastern part of the county. Areas around Cramerton, Lowell, and Belmont were the hardest hit, with numerous trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-MAY-11 21:29:00 to 26-MAY-11 21:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYHEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

A tree was blown down on a power line at Island Forest Lane and Brawley
School Rd, about 4 miles west southwest of Mooresville.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-MAY-11 21:10:00 to 26-MAY-11 21:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOUGLAS MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county, especially in
western and northern sections. Several trees fell on homes. A wind gust of 67 mph (58 knots) was measured at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-MAY-11 21:29:00 to 26-MAY-11 21:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: TROUTMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

A tree was blown down at Perth Rd and State Park Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-MAY-11 21:56:00 to 26-MAY-11 21:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALAHALN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were reported to be blown down in the Sheffield community.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-MAY-11 19:57:00 to 26-MAY-11 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTERFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down, which some trees blocking roads.

Hail in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-MAY-11 17:50:00 to 26-MAY-11 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter