Isolated to scattered storms developed along the Blue Ridge during the late afternoon into evening. Thunderstorms originating from the northern Blue Ridge then moved southeast into the western Piedmont late in the evening. A few of the storms produced severe weather in the form of damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-JUL-16 16:10:00 to 19-JUL-16 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAPHITE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported trees and power lines blown down near the intersection of Mill Creek Rd and Graphite Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-JUL-16 22:45:00 to 19-JUL-16 22:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLASS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

County comms reported multiple trees blown down and blocking Morgan Mill Rd near Deese Rd, as well as trees down on Lanier Ln in the same area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-JUL-16 21:40:00 to 19-JUL-16 21:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKY RIVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

FD reported multiple trees blown down across roads east of Harrisburg, including Pharr Mill Rd, Rocky River Rd, Hickory Ridge Rd, and Morrison Rd. Public reported some siding off a home near Midland.

Hail in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-JUL-16 16:05:00 to 19-JUL-16 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD FT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported 3/4 inch hail near I-40 in western McDowell County.

Hail in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-JUL-16 21:55:00 to 19-JUL-16 21:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CABARRUS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 3/4 inch hail near Midland.

Lightning in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-JUL-16 13:42:00 to 19-JUL-16 13:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLANTYRE
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported a trailer transporting horses was struck by lightning on Turkey Pen Rd. One horse was killed and the trailer severely damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-JUL-16 22:56:00 to 19-JUL-16 22:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported trees blown down and blocking Crooked Church Rd near Highway 218.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-JUL-16 22:50:00 to 19-JUL-16 22:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINGATE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported multiple trees blown down and blocking Morgan Mill Rd near Deese Rd, as well as trees down on Lanier Ln in the same area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-JUL-16 20:46:00 to 19-JUL-16 20:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILL BRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported multiple trees and power lines blown down along Highway 150 and adjacent roads in the Mt Ulla area, including Millbridge Rd and Fannie Sloan Rd. Highway 150 was closed briefly due to a fallen tree.