Strong southerly flow lifted a warm front through central North Carolina Friday afternoon, triggering multiple rounds of severe and tornadic storms producing a radar confirmed tornado near the Orange/Alamance County line and hail up to golf ball size over the southern Piedmont and Sandhills. Numerous wind reports were also noted across the Sandhills and the Northwest and Northeast Piedmont.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 13:39:00 to 06-MAY-22 13:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: (GSB)SEYMOUR JOHNSON
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The automated wind observation at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base recorded a wind gust of 52 kts.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 13:45:00 to 06-MAY-22 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW HOPE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Multiple trees were reported down near the town of Elroy at the intersection of Central Heights Rd and E New Hope Rd east of Goldsboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 14:21:00 to 06-MAY-22 14:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARRINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees were reported down near Fearrington near the intersection of E Camden and E Madison.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 14:24:00 to 06-MAY-22 14:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Multiple trees and power lines were reported down in Lexington, near the intersection of N State St and W 5th St.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 14:25:00 to 06-MAY-22 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was reported down near the intersection of South Talbert Blvd and North Carolina Ave in the town of Lexington.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 14:30:00 to 06-MAY-22 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Extensive tree damage was reported around Lake Tillery, including trees on residences. The intersection of one report was Indian Mound Rd and Shore Farm Rd near Norwood.

Hail in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 14:40:00 to 06-MAY-22 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: APEX
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail reported near Apex at the intersection of Apex Barbeque Rd and Kelly Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 14:46:00 to 06-MAY-22 14:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: (RDU)RALEIGH-DURHAM
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The wind observation at Raleigh-Durham International airport measured a peak wind of 55 kts.

Hail in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 14:46:00 to 06-MAY-22 14:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORRISVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There were multiple reports of quarter size hail in the town of Morrisville. One report was near the intersection of Singer Way and Rope Walk Ct.

Hail in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 14:50:00 to 06-MAY-22 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured half dollar size hail near the town of cary, at the intersection of Castalia Dr and Old Apex Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 14:56:00 to 06-MAY-22 14:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: (RDU)RALEIGH-DURHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was reported down near the Raleigh-Durham International Airport, blocking the road, near the intersection of Airport Blvd and Cedar Fork Dr.

Hail in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 14:56:00 to 06-MAY-22 14:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: (RDU)RALEIGH-DURHAM
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated half dollar size hail at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport, near the intersection of Airport Blvd and Cedar Fork Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 15:02:00 to 06-MAY-22 15:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: MELBORNE HGTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A power outage was caused by downed trees near the town of Jamestown, near the intersection of Kivett Dr and Riverdale Dr.

Hail in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 15:05:00 to 06-MAY-22 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: GROOMTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local broadcast media reported quarter size hail near Pleasant Garden, near the intersection of Old Randleman Rd and Siler Rd.

Lightning in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 15:08:00 to 06-MAY-22 15:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAYLEAF
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A house fire was reported when there was frequent lighting from thunderstorms. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 15:10:00 to 06-MAY-22 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAYLEAF
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Multiple trees were reported down near Falls Lake, near the intersection of Six Forks Rd and Mt Vernon Church Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 17:17:00 to 06-MAY-22 17:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: WADESBORO JCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Local emergency managers reported many trees down near the town of Wadesboro, near the 100 block of Old Highway 52 S in Anson County.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 17:22:00 to 06-MAY-22 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH WADESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree fell on a vehicle, causing accidents in the city of Wadesboro, near the intersection of Camden Rd and Hargrave St.

Hail in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 17:25:00 to 06-MAY-22 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH WADESBORO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Golf Ball size hail was reported in Wadesboro, near the intersection of Camden Rd and Hargrave St.

Hail in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 17:25:00 to 06-MAY-22 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LILESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported golf ball sized hail in the town of Lilesville, near the intersection of Camden St and Morven Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 17:29:00 to 06-MAY-22 17:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE STORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A roof was partially blown off a house, near the intersection of White Store Rd and Hornsboro Rd in the town of White Store. No injuries were reported.

Hail in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 17:51:00 to 06-MAY-22 17:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: SARATOGA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported just north of Saratoga near the intersection of NC Highway 222 and Scarborough Pl.

Hail in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 17:58:00 to 06-MAY-22 17:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAGLE SPGS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A Moore County Deputy encountered golf ball sized hail near Eagle Springs at the intersection of NC Highway 705 and Eagle Springs Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 18:09:00 to 06-MAY-22 18:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKFISH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Multiple trees were reported down, centered around Koonce Rd and Phillipi Church Rd in the town of Rockfish.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 18:15:00 to 06-MAY-22 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLERBE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Multiple trees and power lines were reported down in Ellerbe, near the intersection of Haywood Cemetery Rd and Bill Nicholson Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 18:18:00 to 06-MAY-22 18:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A state official reported a partial roof collapse and a tree that fell on a house in western Fayetteville, near the intersection of Cliffdale Rd and Raven Pl.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 18:26:00 to 06-MAY-22 18:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST FAYETTEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Multiple trees were reported down across the city of Fayetteville, near the intersection of Ann St and Lamon St.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 18:30:00 to 06-MAY-22 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TROY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple large trees were reported down in Troy, near the intersection of E Main St and S Main St.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 18:44:00 to 06-MAY-22 18:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEAGROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree fell on a home in Seagrove, near the intersection of W Main St and Yow Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 18:58:00 to 06-MAY-22 18:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH ASHEBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Many trees were reported down in the area from Asheboro to Randleman and Ramseur.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 19:13:00 to 06-MAY-22 19:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARCLAYSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Numerous power outages were reported east of Angier caused by downed trees, near the intersection of Old Stage Rd N and Piney Grove Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 19:20:00 to 06-MAY-22 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEAFORTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Multiple trees were reported down near Pittsboro, near the intersection of Mt. Gilead Church Rd and Bartlett Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 19:30:00 to 06-MAY-22 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: POPLAR GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Multiple trees and power lines were reported down near the intersection of Junious Lucas Rd and Lake Artesia Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 19:30:00 to 06-MAY-22 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: POPLAR GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Multiple trees and power lines were reported down near Turkey, near the 5000 block of Dave Bright Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 19:30:00 to 06-MAY-22 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TURKEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Multiple trees and power lines were reported down north of Turkey, near the intersection of N Main St and Seay St.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 19:40:00 to 06-MAY-22 19:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: (RDU)RALEIGH-DURHAM
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The wind observation at Raleigh-Durham International Airport reported a second wind gust to 61 mph due to a severe thunderstorm.

Tornado in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 16:08:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILES
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down two miles east of Mebane at 5:08 PM EDT. Damage at this location consisted of a brick wall of a large manufacturing facility that was blown over. The tornado then continued to move approximately 3.6 miles to the northeast before lifting and dissipating at 5:15 PM EDT.  Along the track, damage consisted of mostly uprooted hardwood trees and snapped softwood or pine trees. In several cases, the trees fell onto homes, which resulted in damage to the homes. At least one detached garage was completely destroyed and its roof and walls were scattered in nearly all directions. At this location, the damage path width was at its widest, measuring nearly 400 yards wide. Tree damage became more widely scattered and less intense approximately 4 miles northeast of Mebane, where the tornado subsequently lifted.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 19:10:00 to 06-MAY-22 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILER CITY ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees were reported down near Siler City, near the intersection of Henry Bray Dr and Lambert Chapel Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 19:04:00 to 06-MAY-22 19:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENNETT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees were reported down near the town of Bennett at the intersection of Bennett Siler City Rd and Chatham St.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 20:04:00 to 06-MAY-22 20:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADAMSVILLE
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Seymour Johnson Air Force Base wind observation site measured a wind gust of 51 knots.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 20:30:00 to 06-MAY-22 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEARTSEASE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Multiple trees were reported down across Edgecombe County.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-22 20:42:00 to 06-MAY-22 20:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOBGOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Multiple trees were reported down along the intersection of NC Highway 97 and NC Highway 122 in Hobgood.