Scattered thunderstorms developed as an unseasonably strong mid level trough approached the region. With a prefrontal trough serving as a low level focus and a very moist and unstable air mass in place, many of the storms became severe, producing wind damage. In addition, a brief tornado spun up in Lee County.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUN-15 20:45:00 to 27-JUN-15 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAYLORS BRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down along a swath from several miles south of Turkey to near Ivanhoe.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUN-15 15:56:00 to 27-JUN-15 16:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILER CITY ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down along a swath from a couple miles west of Hasty to several miles southeast of Hasty.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUN-15 16:05:00 to 27-JUN-15 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEMMONS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees were blown down in the Clemmons area.

Tornado in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUN-15 16:46:00 to 27-JUN-15 16:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUMNOCK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS Raleigh survey team found that the tornado touched down on the east bank of the Deep River. Hardwood and softwood tree damage indicated wind speeds of 105 mph. The tornado then tracked east and resulted in damage to a home. The damage consisted of roof and shingle damage, siding damage, garden damage, windows blown out of a van and a trampoline that was mangled and blown 130 yards downstream. Maximum winds at this location were estimated to be 90 mph. The tornado then lifted, but while doing so, resulted in several trees being blown down along Rosser Road near Cotten Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUN-15 16:46:00 to 27-JUN-15 16:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUMNOCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were blown down near Cotten Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUN-15 17:05:00 to 27-JUN-15 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONCURE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was blown down on a mobile home in the New Hope Mobile Home Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUN-15 17:42:00 to 27-JUN-15 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTHERN PINES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Multiple trees were blown down in Southern Pines.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUN-15 17:50:00 to 27-JUN-15 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were blown down in Sanford.

Flash Flood in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUN-15 18:02:00 to 27-JUN-15 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT GARDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water from Ritters Lake was overflowing onto Ritters Lake Road. The intersection of Ritters Lake Road and South Elm Street was also flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUN-15 18:30:00 to 27-JUN-15 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONE TRAIL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was blown down on a car along NC 27 between Holder Road and Peach Farm Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUN-15 18:37:00 to 27-JUN-15 18:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRUG STORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down along a swath from near Coats Crossroads to near Benson.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUN-15 18:50:00 to 27-JUN-15 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH RALEIGH ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple tress were blown down and were blocking one lane of Highway 42.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUN-15 19:23:00 to 27-JUN-15 19:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOWELL MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down near the intersection of Bizzell Grove Church Road and Lowell Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUN-15 19:38:00 to 27-JUN-15 19:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: NAHUNTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down just south of Nahunta.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-JUN-15 19:47:00 to 27-JUN-15 19:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUCAMA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Two large trees were blown down in Lucama.