Clusters of severe thunderstorms developed along a front and ahead of weak low pressure during the afternoon and evening.

Thunderstorm Wind in PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUL-15 13:52:00 to 23-JUL-15 13:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKY PT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was reported down across the westbound lane of Interstate 40 near exit 408. Traffic was reportedly backed up. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLADEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUL-15 14:51:00 to 23-JUL-15 14:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARKTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down at the intersection of Campbell Road and Highway 701. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUL-15 15:25:00 to 23-JUL-15 15:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.70K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Large limbs were reported down on Andrew Jackson Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUL-15 16:00:00 to 23-JUL-15 16:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHOENIX
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A metal roof was partially blown off a trailer on John Davis Road NE.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUL-15 16:30:00 to 23-JUL-15 16:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOLIVIA
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A wind gust to 60 mph was measured.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUL-15 15:00:00 to 23-JUL-15 15:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down along Old Lumberton Road near the intersection with Highway 701. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUL-15 16:14:00 to 23-JUL-15 16:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: FERNSIDE
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A survey conducted by the National Weather Service concluded a microburst with winds up to 90 mph produced considerable damage in Wilmington, North Carolina. The damage path began on the premises of Colonial Parke Apartments on Hunt Club Road. A two foot diameter tree was uprooted and crashed through the roof and window of a second story apartment causing severe damage. Three other apartments in the complex sustained damage. The damage path continued across Market Street to just northeast of the Market Street and North College Road intersection. Numerous branches from 6 to 10 inches in diameter were broken from trees. A couple stores  within a shopping center sustained damage to include ceiling tiles, windows and store merchandise. As the microburst crossed Market Street, it lifted a large rooftop HVAC unit from Bonefish Grill and deposited it 30 yards away. The HVAC unit landed inside a neighboring storage unit facility after breaking down a garage door. Damage continued east along Market Street to just beyond North College Road where a small portion of the roof of Builders First Source was lifted off. Several buildings along the path of this microburst sustained damage ranging from minor shingle loss to partial roof loss. Most of the damage was consistent with 75 to 80 mph wind speeds, however the HVAC damage was consistent with a maximum wind speed of 90 mph. The path length was about eight-tenths of a mile and the maximum path width was 200 yards. There were no reports of injury or death although some people did have to seek safe shelter as the severe winds hit. More than 3000 people were briefly without electricity.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUL-15 15:00:00 to 23-JUL-15 15:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down in the 3500 block of Highway 701. The time was estimated based on radar data.