Scattered convection developed ahead of an approaching cold front in a warm, moist environment characterized by moderate instability and bulk shear. Several of the thunderstorms became severe as they progressed through Central North Carolina from west to east.

Hail in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-17 17:12:00 to 08-JUL-17 17:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: ULAH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-17 19:27:00 to 08-JUL-17 19:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAYTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-17 16:59:00 to 08-JUL-17 16:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTHA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One tree was uprooted and blocking the westbound lane of Highway 47, just east of Sagebrush Trail. Two large tree limbs were also blown down on Highway 47 between Sagebrush Trail and Valley Farm Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-17 17:20:00 to 08-JUL-17 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAMARIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few trees were blown down along a swath between Middlesex and Pilot. One tree was blocking the roadway at the intersection of Highway 97 and Massey Road. Two trees were also blown down onto Rocky Cross Road between Highway 97 and Burgess Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-17 17:15:00 to 08-JUL-17 17:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: ULAH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down along a swath from Asheboro to 6 miles northwest of Glendon.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-17 17:48:00 to 08-JUL-17 18:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENNETT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A couple of trees were blown down along a swath from 4 miles west of Harpers Crossroads to 3 miles northwest of Goldston. One tree was blown down in the Bennett area while the other was blown down in the Bear Creek area.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-17 17:53:00 to 08-JUL-17 17:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: GENTRYS STORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down near the intersection of Bowmantown Road and Boston Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-17 18:12:00 to 08-JUL-17 18:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: WENDELL ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two trees were blown down near the intersection of Wendell Boulevard and Wendell Falls Parkway. Both trees were approximately 12 inches in diameter, one was uprooted and the other was snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-17 18:16:00 to 08-JUL-17 18:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORNWALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down on Ruben Hart Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-17 18:42:00 to 08-JUL-17 18:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: STRICKLAND XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down on Interstate 95 near mile marker 125.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-17 18:48:00 to 08-JUL-17 18:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAMM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down onto the roadway at the 4900 block of St. Rose Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-JUL-17 19:30:00 to 08-JUL-17 19:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRUG STORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three trees were blown down along a swath from 6 mile north of Coats Crossroads to 3 miles east of Benson. One of the trees was blown down onto power lines on Cleveland School Road.