Isolated pulse severe storms developed near the Piedmont trough at mid-afternoon. These storms formed into clusters as they moved east-southeast. The strongest and isolated severe storms affected Moore, Lee, Harnett, Johnston, Wilson, Franklin, Nash, and Edgecombe Counties. There were frequent CG strikes that affected Harnett, Johnston, and eastern Wake Counties as well, with some house fires reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUN-18 16:01:00 to 20-JUN-18 16:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: COKESBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were reported uprooted near Raven Rock State Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUN-18 16:50:00 to 20-JUN-18 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOUR OAKS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Three trees were reported down in Four Oaks, along Highway 701 and Devils Racerack Road, Highway 301 and Thunder Road, and Lassiter Pond Road and Lassiter Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUN-18 17:22:00 to 20-JUN-18 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: EASTWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was reported down on United States Highways 15 and 501 at Lea Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUN-18 17:24:00 to 20-JUN-18 17:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: EASTWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was reported down on United States Highways 15 and 501 at Doubs Chapel Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUN-18 17:50:00 to 20-JUN-18 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUNN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Substantial crop damage was reported in the Bunn area due to severe winds and large hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUN-18 18:00:00 to 20-JUN-18 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BATTLEBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two trees were reported down on State Route 1400, near State Route 1404.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUN-18 20:55:00 to 20-JUN-18 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: GIBSONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were reported down in Gibsonville, with some falling on homes.

Lightning in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUN-18 16:18:00 to 20-JUN-18 16:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRUG STORE
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lightning struck a home on Amberly Court and North Carolina Highway 50, resulting in a house fire.

Lightning in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUN-18 16:27:00 to 20-JUN-18 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRUG STORE
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lightning struck a home on off of Old Drug Store Road, resulting in a house fire.

Lightning in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUN-18 17:14:00 to 20-JUN-18 17:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAMARIA
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Lightning struck a home off of North Carolina Highway 97 in Zebulon. The house caught on fire, resulting in significant structural damage.