A surface cold front approaching from the north northwest in the afternoon was associated with a nearly west to east mid level shear axis streaking through the base of a large mid level trough whose low was centered over northern Quebec. Southwest flow ahead of this front drew in warm air and 60s dew points into the area, and this combined with strengthening mid level flow and upper divergence produced sufficient support for the development of numerous severe thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-23 19:55:00 to 16-MAY-23 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIVE PTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were reported down Thompson Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-23 20:50:00 to 16-MAY-23 20:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEPSONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was reported down on a mobile home on Freshwater Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-23 23:10:00 to 16-MAY-23 23:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARCHERS LODGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree fell on an unoccupied house near Covered Bridge Road and Aldean Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-23 20:06:00 to 16-MAY-23 20:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOWNSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Multiple trees were reported down on power lines near John Kerr Resevoir.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-23 22:17:00 to 16-MAY-23 22:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARCHER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was reported down in the intersection of Medlin Road and Windless Trail.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-23 22:20:00 to 16-MAY-23 22:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARCHERS LODGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was reported down near the intersection of Archer Lodge Road and Buffalo Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-23 22:34:00 to 16-MAY-23 22:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: EMIT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was reported down near the intersection of House Road and Flower Hill Road.

Hail in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-23 19:22:00 to 16-MAY-23 19:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: GENTRYS STORE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar size hail was reported near Bethel Hill School Road and Highway 501.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-23 20:38:00 to 16-MAY-23 20:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALAMANCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was reported down on Bellemont Alamance Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-23 20:46:00 to 16-MAY-23 20:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEPSONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One trees was reported down at Rogers Road and Southern High Mount Hermon Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-23 16:48:00 to 16-MAY-23 16:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC GEHEES MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were reported down on power lines along Shore Acres Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-23 17:12:00 to 16-MAY-23 17:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: GENTRYS STORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees were reported down on power lines near Old Mill Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-23 17:50:00 to 16-MAY-23 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was reported down on Macon Embro Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-23 18:30:00 to 16-MAY-23 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: AURELIAN SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was reported down on Aurelian Springs Road near Highway 48.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-23 19:12:00 to 16-MAY-23 19:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONCORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Multiple trees were reported down on power lines near Hyco Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-23 19:23:00 to 16-MAY-23 19:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: GENTRYS STORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were reported down near Bethel Hill School Road and Highway 501.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-23 19:43:00 to 16-MAY-23 19:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were reported down throughout the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-23 20:12:00 to 16-MAY-23 20:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINECROFT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was reported down at the intersection of Pinecroft Road and Vanstory Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-23 23:40:00 to 16-MAY-23 23:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: TURLINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two trees were reported down near Highway 27.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-23 22:55:00 to 16-MAY-23 22:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTLAND NECK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were reported down in the Scotland Neck area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-23 20:45:00 to 16-MAY-23 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEPSONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was reported down on Belmont Mount Hermon Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-23 20:00:00 to 16-MAY-23 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENSBORO ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Multiple trees were reported down on power lines near the Piedmont Triad International Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-23 20:14:00 to 16-MAY-23 20:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down on power lines on Liberty Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-23 22:12:00 to 16-MAY-23 22:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Multiple trees were reported down on power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-MAY-23 20:37:00 to 16-MAY-23 20:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOVALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees were reported down on power lines along United Sates Highway 15, just north of Puckett Street.