Ahead of an advancing cold front, scattered strong to severe thunderstorms developed across portions of western North Carolina for the third consecutive day. Severe weather type was mainly limited to large hail.

Hail in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-16 15:49:00 to 03-MAY-16 15:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOODS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public measured one-inch diameter hail in the Crown Point area.

Hail in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-16 15:48:00 to 03-MAY-16 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONEHAVEN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Ham Radio operator reported dime to nickel size hail at Sardis Rd and Rittenhouse Cir.

Hail in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-16 16:02:00 to 03-MAY-16 16:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN TRAIL ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported quarter size hail at Porter Ridge Middle School.

Hail in UNION, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-16 15:55:00 to 03-MAY-16 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN TRAIL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Public reported dime to nickel size hail near Indian Trail.

Hail in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-16 17:00:00 to 03-MAY-16 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROPST XRDS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported quarter size hail on Pheasant Rd.

Hail in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-16 17:08:00 to 03-MAY-16 17:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROPST XRDS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported dime to penny size hail at Highways 10 and 127, and nickel size hail on Pittstown Rd.

Hail in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-16 17:33:00 to 03-MAY-16 17:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRUMS XRDS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media and the public reported quarter size hail from the Highway 16 and Buffalo Shoals Rd intersection to the Highway 150 corridor in the southeast part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-16 18:24:00 to 03-MAY-16 18:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILL BRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported multiple trees blown down along Millbridge Rd from Ed Dill Rd to Weaver Rd. At least two other trees were blown down in this area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-16 18:36:00 to 03-MAY-16 18:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported an outbuilding blown over on Cauble Rd, with trees and power lines blown down in the area as well.

Hail in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-16 18:54:00 to 03-MAY-16 18:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters reported quarter size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-16 16:53:00 to 03-MAY-16 16:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLATEAU
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported multiple trees blown down on Cooksville Rd.

Hail in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-16 17:26:00 to 03-MAY-16 17:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: COTTON FACTORY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported 3/4 inch hail on Forest Dr in Maiden and nickel size hail on Saint James Church Rd and Ashley St in Newton.

Hail in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-16 18:06:00 to 03-MAY-16 18:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOORESVILLE JCT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters reported quarter size hail at I-77 and Highway 150 and at Rinehardt Rd and Highway 150.

Hail in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-16 16:43:00 to 03-MAY-16 16:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT GROVE BRKE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported 3/4 inch hail near Old Highway 18 and Sugar Loaf Rd.

Hail in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAY-16 16:50:00 to 03-MAY-16 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURKE CHAPEL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported quarter size hail on George Hildebran School Rd.