A trough and associated cold front interacted with a very hot and humid air mass to result in widespread showers and storms across much of central North Carolina in the afternoon and early evening. With adequate wind shear, some of the storms were severe, and they consolidated into a line as they pushed east. There were numerous reports of wind damage across the Piedmont and northern and central Coastal Plain, along with several reports of large hail. One fatality occurred in Durham where a tree fell on a woman's vehicle.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 14:28:00 to 15-AUG-23 14:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: BATCHELOR XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees were reported down on power lines resulting in power outages around United States Highway 64 and Pleasant Grove Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 14:29:00 to 15-AUG-23 14:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRAZIERS XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree was down, blocking one westbound lane of United States Highway 64.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 16:58:00 to 15-AUG-23 16:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBBINS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees were reported down on power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 16:55:00 to 15-AUG-23 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBBINS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were reported down blocking the roadway on Eta Bell Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 16:55:00 to 15-AUG-23 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARRIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tree debris and power lines were reported down at Bensalem Church Road and North Carolina Highway 705.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 16:48:00 to 15-AUG-23 16:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: BISCOE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down in Biscoe.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 17:25:00 to 15-AUG-23 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRAMWAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down near the intersection of Willett Road and Hickory House Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 16:02:00 to 15-AUG-23 16:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAGLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down near the intersection of Old Beulah Road and Woodruff Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 17:11:00 to 15-AUG-23 17:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITHFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A small shed was blown into the roadway near Galilee Road and Packing Plant Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 16:25:00 to 15-AUG-23 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARDY XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There were several downed trees across Johnston County. The worst damage was seen from Jackson King Road to Four Oaks and locations south.

Flash Flood in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 18:00:00 to 15-AUG-23 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITHFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Market Street was closed due to flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 14:32:00 to 15-AUG-23 14:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: RINGWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down at Ita Road near North Carolina Highway 43.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 14:44:00 to 15-AUG-23 14:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: RINGWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down at Wayman Church Road and Johnny Johnson Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 14:18:00 to 15-AUG-23 14:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINECROFT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A bread truck was blown over on Holden Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 14:23:00 to 15-AUG-23 14:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT GARDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were down in the areas of High Point, Pleasant Garden, and Jamestown.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 14:23:00 to 15-AUG-23 14:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHERWOOD VLG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was down on a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 14:25:00 to 15-AUG-23 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT GARDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown onto a home.

Hail in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 14:25:00 to 15-AUG-23 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT GARDEN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 14:10:00 to 15-AUG-23 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHERWOOD VLG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 15:59:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUISBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were down across a widespread area in Franklin County.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 15:43:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: POCOMOKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was down at North Carolina Highway 96 and Pocomoke Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 16:51:00 to 15-AUG-23 16:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: WIGGINS XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were down from Tarboro to Macclesfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 15:17:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST DURHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

There was a fatality from a tree falling onto a vehicle at Anderson Street and Morehead Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 15:15:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST DURHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were down in the Maplewood Cemetery area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 15:18:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUCKLEBERRY SPG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree was down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 15:28:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOYLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Wind damage resulted in a broken crossing arm at a railroad crossing.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 14:55:00 to 15-AUG-23 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEACHES MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees were down north of Denton.

Hail in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 14:05:00 to 15-AUG-23 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALLBURG
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 13:48:00 to 15-AUG-23 13:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELCOME
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 14:50:00 to 15-AUG-23 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was down on an apartment building.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 14:52:00 to 15-AUG-23 14:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEPSONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Numerous trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 14:40:00 to 15-AUG-23 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAXAPAHAW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 16:42:00 to 15-AUG-23 16:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACK CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down near the intersection of Yank Road and Akron Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 16:42:00 to 15-AUG-23 16:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACK CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down near the intersection of Woodbridge Road and Howard Loop Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 17:50:00 to 15-AUG-23 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANTHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Minor damage to several structures was reported, along with power lines and trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 13:46:00 to 15-AUG-23 13:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARREN PLAINS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down on Weldon Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 16:16:00 to 15-AUG-23 16:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was reported down on Holland Road at Judd Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 15:43:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROYAL MILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was reported down at Purnell Road and Holly Forest Drive.

Hail in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 15:50:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: RALEIGH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Local Official

Hail in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 13:45:00 to 15-AUG-23 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEAR POND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 13:20:00 to 15-AUG-23 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT TIRZAH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 15:00:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DODSONS XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 16:19:00 to 15-AUG-23 16:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: NASHVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were reported down across Nash County.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 16:33:00 to 15-AUG-23 16:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHARPSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A transformer was blown down and landed on a building.

Thunderstorm Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 16:28:00 to 15-AUG-23 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: HICKORY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree fell on the Whitakers Public Library.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 15:25:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPE VLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees and tree limbs were down blocking the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 15:36:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: PURNELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were reported down at Creedmoor Road and Old Weaver Trail.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 15:46:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: YOUNGSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were down blocking the road at Park Avenue and Hampton Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 17:05:00 to 15-AUG-23 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were down blocking the roadway on J Dowdy Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 14:44:00 to 15-AUG-23 14:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down at Melton Bridge Road and Fishing Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 15:15:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST DURHAM
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This gust was measured on the Duke Hospital helipad.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 15:00:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BATTLEBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were down near the intersection of Morning Star Church Road and Benson Farm Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 15:22:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST DURHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two pine trees were down in a parking lot.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 15-AUG-23 15:28:00 to 15-AUG-23 15:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOYLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two trees were down on North Carolina Highway 98 in the vicinity of Woodcrest Street.