A line of thunderstorms moved into western North Carolina from east Tennessee around noon, and moved across the mountains, foothills, and western Piedmont throughout the afternoon. The line of storms gradually expanded and strengthened through this time, producing areas of wind damage from the Blue Ridge to metro Charlotte.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-JUL-16 12:18:00 to 05-JUL-16 12:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW BRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported (via Social Media) multiple trees blown down and power outages along Riverside Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-JUL-16 13:00:00 to 05-JUL-16 13:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAVISTOWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported numerous trees blown down from Old Fort to Marion. Impacted roads included Old Fort Sugar Hill Rd, Bat Cave Rd, Greenlee Rd, and a couple of streets near downtown Marion. A tree fell on a home on Old Fort Sugar Hill Rd, while trees fell on 3 camping trailers and one automobile at Highway 70 and Riverside Park Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-JUL-16 13:26:00 to 05-JUL-16 13:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEBO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported multiple trees blown down and an outbuilding heavily damaged along Gilbert Byrd Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-JUL-16 13:29:00 to 05-JUL-16 13:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN ALPINE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms, the public, and spotters reported numerous trees and power lines blown down from the Glen Alpine area through the south part of Morganton. In Glen Alpine, the main area impacted was around Jamestown Rd, Mt Olive Church Rd, and Highway 70 near I-40. A home was reportedly blown off its foundation in this area. One tree fell on a home on Snowhill Church Rd. In Morganton, more than 20 trees fell near Enola Rd and I-40, with one tree on an automobile and other trees on two buildings. Other trees were uprooted or snapped on Parker Rd near the hospital.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-JUL-16 14:01:00 to 05-JUL-16 14:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: (HKY)HICKORY MUNI AR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported multiple trees blown down near Lake Hickory.

Thunderstorm Wind in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-JUL-16 14:58:00 to 05-JUL-16 14:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: GASTONIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters reported a large tree blown down on power lines at N Modena St and E Harrison Ave in Gastonia and at Church St and Cedar St in McAdenville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-JUL-16 15:11:00 to 05-JUL-16 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILFORD HILLS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Public (via Social Media), multiple fire departments, and media reported the metal roof torn off a mobile homes and numerous trees blown down, with several roads closed across Salisbury and toward Granite Quarry. The hardest hit areas were the Country Club neighborhood and Catawba College. One large tree fell across the vehicles at this loation.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-JUL-16 15:27:00 to 05-JUL-16 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRIFFITH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported multiple trees blown down across roads and many power outages in the south and east part of Charlotte.

Hail in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-JUL-16 13:29:00 to 05-JUL-16 13:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN ALPINE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported 3/4 inch hail near Mount Olive Church Rd and Jamestown Rd.