With a nearly stationary front located just north of the North Carolina/Virginia state line, scattered thunderstorms developed within a marginally unstable air mass. In addition, a mid level shortwave approached and crossed the region during the evening hours, leading to an increase in convective coverage. Many of the storms became severe and produced wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-15 18:46:00 to 08-JUL-15 18:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLINVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were blown down along a swath from Franklinville to near Liberty.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-15 18:51:00 to 08-JUL-15 18:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIMESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on a house and a car on Spoon Loop Road near Stillhope Lane. Monetary damages were estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-15 18:55:00 to 08-JUL-15 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: DERBY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Sycamore Lane. A vehicle struck the tree in the road and the driver sustained minor injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-15 19:15:00 to 08-JUL-15 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRUTCHFIELD XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on a house on Tom Boggs Road near Snow Camp Road. In addition, the tree caused damage to a propane tank, resulting in a gas leak. Monetary damages were estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-15 19:22:00 to 08-JUL-15 19:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKEVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A very large tree was blown down and was blocking both lanes of traffic at Youngs Road and Lakebay Road. A vehicle struck the tree in the road and resulted in minor injuries to the driver.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-15 20:05:00 to 08-JUL-15 20:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: (FBG)FT BRAGG
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Pope Air Force Base ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 74 mph. This resulted in a couple of trees being blown down around the base.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-15 20:27:00 to 08-JUL-15 20:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHAW HGTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down along a swath from near Spring Lake to near Eastover. One of the trees fell on a house. Monetary damages were estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-15 20:31:00 to 08-JUL-15 20:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC CULLERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Multiple trees were blown down on Lake Wheeler Road near Ten-Ten.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-15 21:00:00 to 08-JUL-15 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAYTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down in the road on Covered Bridge Road at O'Neil Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-15 21:39:00 to 08-JUL-15 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SELMA
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 Selma to Pine Level.