Hail — Richmond, North Carolina

2022-08-15 · near Steen Town, Richmond, North Carolina

Wider weather episode

A low pressure system and surface front interacted with a moderately unstable airmass and enhanced shear to support the development of strong to severe storms across the southern Piedmont and Sandhills. The strongest storms resulted in some 1.25-1.5 inch hail across Richmond County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1053566. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.