An upper level disturbance in combination with very unstable air led to numerous thunderstorms during the evening of July 8th 2016 across eastern North Carolina. Several of the storms became severe producing damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-16 19:25:00 to 08-JUL-16 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBERSONVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Very strong winds blew down trees and damaged a few structures.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-16 20:15:00 to 08-JUL-16 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALSTONBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong winds blew down trees across Greene County.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-16 20:20:00 to 08-JUL-16 20:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC GOWANS XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong winds blew down a fence along the baseball field at DH Conley High School.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-16 20:20:00 to 08-JUL-16 20:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELVOIR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong winds blew down trees near Belvoir.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-16 20:35:00 to 08-JUL-16 20:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERFECTION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong winds damaged a structure on River Road southwest of Vanceboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-16 21:15:00 to 08-JUL-16 21:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVERDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong winds blew down trees onto Highway 70 near Catfish Lake Road northwest of Havelock.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-16 21:20:00 to 08-JUL-16 21:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHERRY PT USNR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong winds blew down trees and a fence near Havelock.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-16 21:20:00 to 08-JUL-16 21:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Strong winds damaged a gazebo and blew a trampoline a long distance.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-16 20:55:00 to 08-JUL-16 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRENT WOODS
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

New Bern ASOS measured a peak gust of 58 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ONSLOW, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-16 21:20:00 to 08-JUL-16 21:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: KELLUMTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong winds blew down trees onto Highway 24 east of Jacksonville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARTERET, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-16 21:30:00 to 08-JUL-16 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLY SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Strong winds blew down a tree onto Robert Road west of Newport.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-16 21:30:00 to 08-JUL-16 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHERRY PT USNR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Strong winds blew down a large tree on the west side of Havelock.