Hail in Wythe County, Virginia

Hail May 3, 2022 · Wythe County, Virginia

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Hail diameter

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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

The wider storm

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.

Began near Kent (36.9700, -81.0400).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1017687. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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