Hail — Wythe, Virginia

2022-05-03 · near Kent, Wythe, Virginia

Event narrative

Penny to quarter size hail was reported on Peppers Ferry Road.

Wider weather episode

A warm front lifted north into southwest Virginia sparking numerous showers and storms. Damaging winds and large hail accompanied these storms. The combination of robust instability and good shear helped the thunderstorms organize into a line as it progressed east into the Piedmont.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1017687. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.