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Hail — Amherst, Virginia

2022-05-22 · near Pleasantview, Amherst, Virginia

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Event narrative

Quarter size hail was observed along Carpenter Road.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front approaching from the Ohio Valley combined with a moist and unstable airmass, triggered clusters of thunderstorms. A few of these storms produced damaging winds and localized hail.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1023205. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.