Thunderstorms were initially focused along a surface trough across the western Piedmont of North Carolina, when two clusters of thunderstorms developed across Central NC and moved east during the afternoon to early evening hours. The storms produced mainly wind damage, with the most extensive damage in Durham city where fallen trees damaged a couple of homes and injured one motorist.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-JUL-16 15:50:00 to 15-JUL-16 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down along the wind swath, including a few uprooted trees that fell onto homes. One person was injured when a tree feel onto a U-Haul vehicle.  Firefighters had to cut tree limbs to reach the driver, who sustained head and back injuries. The victim was taken to a hospital. Damages where estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-JUL-16 17:40:00 to 15-JUL-16 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURLINGTON ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees and power-lines were blown down across the city of Burlington. Damages were estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-JUL-16 14:38:00 to 15-JUL-16 14:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: (FBG)FT BRAGG
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A 53 knot thunderstorm wind gust was measured at KPOB AWOS.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-JUL-16 17:15:00 to 15-JUL-16 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING HOPE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were blown down across western portions of Nash County.

Hail in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-JUL-16 14:45:00 to 15-JUL-16 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ERWIN ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-JUL-16 12:30:00 to 15-JUL-16 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WADESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees and power-lines were blown down across the city of Wadesboro. Damages were estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-JUL-16 14:00:00 to 15-JUL-16 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VASS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two trees were blown down, one of which knocked power-lines down on NC 690. Large tree limbs were also reported down at Woodlake Country Club.

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

One tree was blown down at the 300 block of Benson highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-JUL-16 15:07:00 to 15-JUL-16 15:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: COOPER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down at the 6400 block of NC Highway 82.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-JUL-16 17:42:00 to 15-JUL-16 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENFIELD DUNROAMIN AR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two trees were blown down near NC Highway 481 and Sorietown Road.