A strong upper level low approaching the region interacted with a weak frontal zone producing scattered convection across the area. With peak heating, instability increased across the region and with relatively low freezing levels, numerous reports of large hail accompanied the scattered convection that developed. There was also isolated wind damage.

Hail in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAR-12 14:18:00 to 24-MAR-12 14:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELM CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickel to quarter sized hail was reported just south of Elm City and lasted approximately 2 minutes.

Hail in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAR-12 15:50:00 to 24-MAR-12 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINEY GREEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported several miles north of Salemburg and lasted for about 7 minutes.

Hail in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAR-12 16:20:00 to 24-MAR-12 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDWAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported just north of Midway and lasted for several minutes.

Hail in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAR-12 16:45:00 to 24-MAR-12 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported in Lexington.

Hail in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAR-12 17:00:00 to 24-MAR-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENSBORO ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAR-12 17:40:00 to 24-MAR-12 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: GROOMTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was reported several miles west of Pleasant Garden near the intersection of Old Randleman Road and Highway 220.

Hail in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAR-12 18:15:00 to 24-MAR-12 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCCONEECHEE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was reported along a swath from the city of Hillsborough to a couple of miles southeast of the city.

Hail in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAR-12 18:40:00 to 24-MAR-12 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIMAX
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was reported a few miles east of Climax, near the intersection of Liberty Road and Highway 421.

Hail in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAR-12 18:49:00 to 24-MAR-12 18:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURLINGTON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half dollar sized hail was reported in Burlington.

Hail in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAR-12 18:54:00 to 24-MAR-12 19:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEPSONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was reported along a swath from a couple of miles southwest of Swepsonville to couple of miles southeast of Haw River.

Hail in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAR-12 18:58:00 to 24-MAR-12 18:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROXBORO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was reported in the city of Roxboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAR-12 17:20:00 to 24-MAR-12 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCUST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were blown down in Locust.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAR-12 17:22:00 to 24-MAR-12 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENSBORO ARHRBR AR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One tree was blown down near Lake Townsend at the intersection of Bass Chapel Road and Netfield Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAR-12 18:25:00 to 24-MAR-12 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ULAH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown onto a house on Fairview Farm Road near Liberty.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAR-12 18:51:00 to 24-MAR-12 18:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONGS STORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down several miles southwest of Concord on Wagstaff Carver Road.

Hail in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAR-12 18:00:00 to 24-MAR-12 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST DURHAM
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar sized hail was reported near Durham.