Scattered thunderstorms developed along a retreating frontal zone in a favorable convective environment. The steep mid-level lapse rates, moderate instability, and strong deep layer shear resulted in several thunderstorms becoming severe.

Hail in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-MAR-16 16:52:00 to 14-MAR-16 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail to the size of quarters was reported along a swath from 5 miles east-southeast of Hillsborough northeast to the Durham county line. The hail lasted approximately 10 minutes.

Hail in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-MAR-16 17:12:00 to 14-MAR-16 17:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH DURHAM
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported along a swath from Duke Homestead Boulevard near Highway 157 to approximately 5 miles west-northwest of Gorman.

Hail in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-MAR-16 17:38:00 to 14-MAR-16 17:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUTNER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to the size of quarters was reported 2 miles south-southwest of Butner.

Hail in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-MAR-16 18:00:00 to 14-MAR-16 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARPERS XRDS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to the size of quarters was reported along a swath from the BP station in Harpers Crossroads to Highway 64 and Bob Horton Road.

Hail in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-MAR-16 19:40:00 to 14-MAR-16 20:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to the size of quarters was reported along a swath from Ray Road near Wood Valley to the intersection of Pearces Road and Dukes Lake Road.

Hail in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-MAR-16 20:13:00 to 14-MAR-16 20:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPE VLY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to half-dollar size was reported along a swath from 2 miles west-southwest of Durham to 2 miles north-northwest of Durham.

Hail in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-MAR-16 21:20:00 to 14-MAR-16 21:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: YOUNGSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported along a swath from Youngsville Fire Station 1 to approximately 4 miles northwest of Youngsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-MAR-16 13:58:00 to 14-MAR-16 13:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: FUQUAY SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Strong winds from a thunderstorm produced property damage, including minor siding damage and a displaced AC unit, 2 miles southwest of Fuquay-Varina.

Hail in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-MAR-16 18:45:00 to 14-MAR-16 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUSHY FORK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to the size of quarters was reported at Roberts Service Mart near Bushy Fork.