A line of strong-to-severe thunderstorms moved into western North Carolina from east Tennessee during the late afternoon and evening. Isolated embedded cells produced locally damaging wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-JUL-23 17:57:00 to 29-JUL-23 18:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTERFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ham radio operator and spotter reported multiple trees and power lines blown down on roads in the Drexel area, including on Antioch Rd, at N Drexel Rd and Butler Rd, and on Settlemyre Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-JUL-23 18:42:00 to 29-JUL-23 18:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: TURNERSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire dept reported multiple trees blown down on the road along Turnersburg Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAYWOOD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-JUL-23 16:40:00 to 29-JUL-23 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT STERLING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported multiple trees blown down throughout Haywood County.

Thunderstorm Wind in AVERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-JUL-23 17:08:00 to 29-JUL-23 17:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINNEAPOLIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported a tree blown down in Minneapolis and another down on Linville Falls Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-JUL-23 17:10:00 to 29-JUL-23 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALLEY HILL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager and the public reported multiple trees blown down from Laurel Park to near Flat Rock, including on Hebron Rd, Crooked Creek Rd, Crail Farm Rd, and Princess Ann Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-JUL-23 17:35:00 to 29-JUL-23 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNNY VALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple sources reported multiple trees blown down and blocking roads across McDowell County.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-JUL-23 17:35:00 to 29-JUL-23 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLETTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Ham radio operator reported several trees blown down across Caldwell County.

Hail in HAYWOOD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-JUL-23 17:14:00 to 29-JUL-23 17:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYNESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported quarter size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-JUL-23 18:25:00 to 29-JUL-23 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT GROVE BRKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported trees blown down on Sugar Loaf Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-JUL-23 19:20:00 to 29-JUL-23 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHINA GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported trees blown down on power lines and one tree down on a roadway on the north and east side of China Grove.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-JUL-23 19:35:00 to 29-JUL-23 19:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHOPTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported power lines blown down on Rock Island Rd and on Eaton Cir.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-JUL-23 18:17:00 to 29-JUL-23 18:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONGVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Ham radio operators reported multiple trees blown down across the Hickory area, with multiple large trees down and blocking roads in Conover.