Hail — Marion, Kentucky

2022-05-18 · near Calvary, Marion, Kentucky

Event narrative

Ping pong ball-sized hail was reported along East Calvary Road.

Wider weather episode

Strong to severe thunderstorms formed ahead of a mid-level shortwave and surface disturbance which moved through the Ohio Valley during the afternoon and evening hours on May 18th. Storms initially formed as part of an MCS which moved across southern Indiana and into central Kentucky. After the initial MCS dissipated, scattered cells formed along the southern flank of the antecedent MCS, causing wind damage and hail across central Kentucky.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1028714. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.