Scattered thunderstorms developed across the North Carolina Blue Ridge during the afternoon, with storms developing gradually along outflows into the Piedmont throughout the afternoon and into the evening. A few of the storms produced brief damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-AUG-18 15:09:00 to 08-AUG-18 15:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported trees blown down on Rome Jones Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-AUG-18 15:25:00 to 08-AUG-18 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: STARTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported trees blown down on Hardwood Cir.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-AUG-18 15:29:00 to 08-AUG-18 15:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: DYSORTVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported trees blown down along Highway 226.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-AUG-18 15:45:00 to 08-AUG-18 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRINDLETOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported trees blown down along Jenkins Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-AUG-18 16:20:00 to 08-AUG-18 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HICKORY
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported a tree blown down on a house on 13th Ave Northwest.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-AUG-18 16:04:00 to 08-AUG-18 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms center reported numerous trees and power lines blown down in the Shelby area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-AUG-18 16:06:00 to 08-AUG-18 16:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported multiple large tree limbs blown down along North Fork Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GASTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-AUG-18 16:25:00 to 08-AUG-18 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHERRYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported trees and power lines blown down along Sellerstown Rd with additional trees down on Mauney Rd and a tree on a home in the High Shoals area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-AUG-18 16:44:00 to 08-AUG-18 16:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRON STATION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operator reported multiple trees blown down in the Iron Station area, including some blocking Highway 27. Public reported trees blown down on Mount Zion Church Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-AUG-18 17:18:00 to 08-AUG-18 17:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBERTA MILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported numerous trees and power lines blown down throughout Cabarrus County.

Hail in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-AUG-18 15:20:00 to 08-AUG-18 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported penny size hail on Saint James Church Rd.

Hail in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-AUG-18 15:49:00 to 08-AUG-18 15:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROPST XRDS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported penny size hail on Mountain Grove Rd.

Hail in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-AUG-18 16:10:00 to 08-AUG-18 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILDEBRAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported quarter size hail On 3rd St Southeast.

Hail in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-AUG-18 16:57:00 to 08-AUG-18 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT MOURNE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported (via Social Media) ping pong ball size hail along Faith Rd.

Hail in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-AUG-18 17:06:00 to 08-AUG-18 17:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOORESVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Public reported penny size hail in the Mooresville area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-AUG-18 17:22:00 to 08-AUG-18 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENOCHVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported multiple trees blown down near Enochville.