Hail — Hendry, Florida

2022-04-04 · near La Belle, Hendry, Florida

Event narrative

WINK TV relayed a report and photo of very large hail associated with a severe thunderstorm in LaBelle. The hail was estimated to be about 2 inches in diameter. Time estimated via radar.

Wider weather episode

The remnants of a front across South Florida along with cold air aloft led to high amounts of instability which fostered the development of strong thunderstorms over interior portions of South Florida. Large hail up to 2 inches in diameter was the main impact.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1020821. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.