When reporting hail, estimates comparing the hail to a known object with definite size are good, but measurements using a ruler, calipers, or a tape measure are best. Pea = 1/4 inch diameter ...

Hail is considered to be severe when the hailstones are an inch in diameter or the size of a quarter. Usually, the largest hailstones form in very well-developed thunderstorms that extend tens of ...

Hail falls once the hailstones are too heavy for the thunderstorm's updraft. Hail can range from as small as a pea or as large as a softball — up to 4 inches.

One inch hail is usually the threshold to start seeing noticeable damage, such as small dents in cars. Two inch or larger hail can cause more severe damage, like broken windshields.

The largest hail tends to form in “supercell” thunderstorms and seems to be becoming more common as climate change continues ...

If you’re in a car - Pull over, and wait until the hail stops to leave your car. If possible, pull into a grade or enclosed space. If your car is in an open area, cover your eyes and vulnerable ...

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ST. LOUIS — A powerful storm system is set to sweep through the St. Louis region Friday night, bringing the risk of destructive winds, baseball-size hail and strong tornadoes. With big hail ...

Weather agencies around Western Washington are warning residents to brace for severe thunderstorms on Wednesday.