Scattered to numerous thunderstorms developed over Eastern North Carolina during the afternoon and evening hours. Some of these storms became severe with large hail and damaging winds. An upper level trough of low pressure and strong shear combined with strong instability over the area to produce the severe thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAMLICO, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUN-18 16:00:00 to 24-JUN-18 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERRITT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down and quarter inch hail was reported north of Oriental.

Hail in ONSLOW, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUN-18 17:40:00 to 24-JUN-18 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported.

Hail in ONSLOW, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUN-18 17:52:00 to 24-JUN-18 17:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported on Henderson Drive.

Hail in ONSLOW, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUN-18 20:58:00 to 24-JUN-18 20:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported via social media.

Hail in ONSLOW, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUN-18 21:00:00 to 24-JUN-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CATHERINE LAKE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUN-18 15:00:00 to 24-JUN-18 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VANCEBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Multiple trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEAUFORT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUN-18 15:45:00 to 24-JUN-18 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: AURORA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

A power pole was snapped on Idalia Rd. The time was estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUPLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUN-18 16:05:00 to 24-JUN-18 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALYPSO
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down along Highway 117 south of Mt. Olive.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUPLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUN-18 16:10:00 to 24-JUN-18 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALYPSO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A 14 foot landscaping trailer was lifted and blown into a ditch. Dime to nickel size hail was also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUPLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUN-18 16:20:00 to 24-JUN-18 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: KORNEGAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down along highway 903 near the intersection of highway 11.

Thunderstorm Wind in LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUN-18 16:40:00 to 24-JUN-18 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINK HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

The DOT reported trees down around Pink Hill. The time is estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUN-18 17:30:00 to 24-JUN-18 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRENT WOODS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down in the Trent Woods neighborhood, including one on top of a house. The time was estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUN-18 17:40:00 to 24-JUN-18 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRENT WOODS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A confirmed microburst occurred near New Bern. Damage was found around and along Highway 17 business, to varying degrees, but consistent with wind speeds of 75 to 90 mph. The most significant damage occurred along Highway 17 business with multiple trees snapped and uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in ONSLOW, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUN-18 17:50:00 to 24-JUN-18 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PUMPKIN CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were snapped and fell on power lines near the intersection of Piney Green Rd and Country Club Rd. The time was estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARTERET, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUN-18 18:43:00 to 24-JUN-18 18:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: OTWAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Large limbs were blown down. The time was estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-JUN-18 15:25:00 to 24-JUN-18 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CATON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A reported wind gust of 60 mph was received via social media.