Hail — Lincoln, North Carolina

2022-05-06 · near Elay, Lincoln, North Carolina

Event narrative

Spotter reported 3/4 inch hail.

Wider weather episode

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms developed ahead of a frontal system throughout the afternoon and evening across western North Carolina. Several of the storms produced brief large hail and damaging winds, while an EF1 tornado developed in Swain County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1029890. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.