Outflow from previous night's convection was stalled over the southeast third of NC, roughly from Camp Lejeune to Florence, SC. Meanwhile a surface cold front was drifting southward out of southern VA into NC. Thunderstorms erupted along this outflow by early afternoon. Outflows from these storms caused others to develop. The stronger cells produced quarter size hail along with isolated wind damage.

Lightning in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JUN-18 17:35:00 to 11-JUN-18 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: INGOLD
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A lightning strike caught a house on fire along Tatum Lane, near Garland. Damages were estimated.

Hail in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JUN-18 15:49:00 to 11-JUN-18 15:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAMERS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter-sized hail was reported at  7071 U.S. Highway 421, Mamers, NC.

Hail in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JUN-18 16:08:00 to 11-JUN-18 16:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUNN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter-sized hail was reported on Interstate 95 at Exit 70.

Hail in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JUN-18 16:08:00 to 11-JUN-18 16:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUNN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter-sized hail reported on Interstate 95 at exit 72.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JUN-18 16:01:00 to 11-JUN-18 16:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree along East Church Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JUN-18 16:06:00 to 11-JUN-18 16:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIPLING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down along a 150 foot section of roadway on Olive Branch Road near Kipling Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JUN-18 16:10:00 to 11-JUN-18 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPIVEYS CORNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds downed one tree near the community of Dunn.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JUN-18 16:27:00 to 11-JUN-18 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEWISVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.50K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees along Route 421, just east of the Yadkin County border.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JUN-18 16:32:00 to 11-JUN-18 16:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEWISVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tree blown down onto a power-line on Shallowfrod Road at Williams Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JUN-18 16:55:00 to 11-JUN-18 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC CLAM XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees across northern Samspon County, mainly near the community of Vann Crossroads.

Lightning in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JUN-18 13:05:00 to 11-JUN-18 13:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: GIDDENSVILLE
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

East of Hobbton in Sampson County, a home improvement store was hit by lightning, causing extensive electrical damage. The lightning traveled through the phone line and destroyed a TV and microwave oven.

Lightning in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-JUN-18 16:05:00 to 11-JUN-18 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENSON
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lightning also damaged a Johnston County home about 2 miles south-southeast of Benson. Damage amounts were estimated.