A line of thunderstorms moved through Eastern NC during the early afternoon hours. Many instances of wind damage occurred with these storms, A brief embedded EF-1 tornado occurred in Kinston.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUPLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-23 11:23:00 to 22-JUN-23 11:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON STORE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and powerlines were blown down across the southeastern part of the county, especially from Chinquapin to Beulaville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ONSLOW, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-23 11:35:00 to 22-JUN-23 11:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: JARMANTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A roof shed was blown off, with trees and powerlines also blown down. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in ONSLOW, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-23 11:41:00 to 22-JUN-23 11:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: ERVINTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees and powerlines were blown down in the Richlands area. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-23 12:00:00 to 22-JUN-23 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Powerlines were blown down with possible damage to the Salvation Army building in Kinston. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-23 12:17:00 to 22-JUN-23 12:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVERSIDE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down, blocking the road. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-23 12:30:00 to 22-JUN-23 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALICO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and powerlines were blown down in the Calico area along Highway 43 and Highway 102. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-23 12:40:00 to 22-JUN-23 12:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: (EWN)SIMMONS NOT APT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-23 12:40:00 to 22-JUN-23 12:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIMA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down, a transformer was on fire, and the stoplight was not working. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-23 13:11:00 to 22-JUN-23 13:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Edgecombe-Martin Electric Cooperative reports nearly 80 customers without power around Martin County. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Tornado in LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JUN-23 12:04:00 to 22-JUN-23 12:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINSTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The damage path started along Plaza Boulevard at the Furniture Fair
where at least 6 large windows were bowed in or blown out. One large AC
unit on top of this store was blown off and toward the parking lot
behind the store. The damage path continued across Boy Scout Boulevard
where a wood power pole was snapped in half, about 6 feet off the
ground. From the store, through the wood power pole, damage in this area
was consistent with estimated winds of between 90 and 100 MPH, peaking
around 100 MPH near the location of the power pole.
The damage continued across Boy Scout Boulevard, where extensive damage
occurred at the Salvation Army store. Almost the entire length of the
eastern side of the building had the wall bowed out due to the strong
winds. A dumpster, which was located across the street at the Post
Office, was blown around 100 yards to this location. Behind the store,
prior to the neighborhood on Darby Avenue, two large, healthy, pine
trees were snapped in half, about 25 feet up from the ground. Winds in
this area were estimated to be between 90 and 100 MPH.
A narrow, concentrated path continued northeast across Darby Avenue.
While most of the damage here continued to be blown toward the
northeast or around 45 degrees, some damage to houses along Darby Avenue
pointed back toward the southwest or 220 degrees, opposite of the storm
path. Debris and damage along the path were indicative of rotation.
Sporadic damage continued across Adkin Branch, through UNC Health Care Lenoir.
The tornado may have weakened some here as it crossed the branch
(creek), with winds estimated to be closer to 80 MPH. The damage path
crossed Airport Road, damaging a sign at the entrance to the hospital,
and then finally causing damage to large sections of the roof at a
medical building across the street. The roof was of higher quality, with
winds here estimated again between 85 and 95 MPH, or consistent with a
EF-1 tornado. More sporadic damage was found before the path ended near
the intersection of North Herritage Street and North Queen Street.
We would like to thank Lenoir County Emergency Services for their help
in conducting the survey today.