Numerous thunderstorms developed over the region ahead of a cold front. The storms produced a mix of hail and damaging winds across western North Carolina.

Hail in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-13 11:25:00 to 22-MAY-13 11:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVERY CREEK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail fell near Lake Powhatan.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-13 11:30:00 to 22-MAY-13 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVERY CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

A former NWS employee estimated winds gusting to 60 mph. Also, a large tree limb was blown down nearby on Ledbetter Rd.

Hail in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-13 13:25:00 to 22-MAY-13 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LENOIR
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-13 13:50:00 to 22-MAY-13 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALMEAD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported penny size hail on Plantation Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-13 14:15:00 to 22-MAY-13 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLIN ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

The AWOS at the Macon County airport measured a 59 mph gust.

Hail in MACON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-13 14:16:00 to 22-MAY-13 14:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLIN ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail in GRAHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-13 16:39:00 to 22-MAY-13 16:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBBINSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported in Robbinsville.

Hail in POLK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-13 16:48:00 to 22-MAY-13 16:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNNY VIEW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Quarter size hail fell along highway 9 in the Sunny View community.

Hail in POLK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-13 16:52:00 to 22-MAY-13 16:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNNY VIEW
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The relative of an NWS employee reported penny size inch hail on highway 9 at the Rutherford County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-13 17:04:00 to 22-MAY-13 17:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRYON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees were blown down on North Trade St.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-13 17:05:00 to 22-MAY-13 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUTHERFORDTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were blown down across the central part of the county.

Hail in SWAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-13 13:54:00 to 22-MAY-13 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail fell 3 to 4 miles northeast of Bryson City, including at Bryson Dam.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-13 13:28:00 to 22-MAY-13 13:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITNEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on a vehicle on Murray Place, 2 miles south of Lenoir. Another  tree was blown down on Overlook Dr and a tree was blown down on an apartment building on Spainhour St in Lenoir.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-MAY-13 17:07:00 to 22-MAY-13 17:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLINSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

A tree was blown down on Landrum Rd. Several large limbs were blown down nearby on Woody Circle.