Hail — Collier, Florida

2022-08-03 · near North Naples, Collier, Florida

Event narrative

Hail of dime to penny size was observed in The Vineyards east of I-75 near Vanderbilt Beach Road.

Wider weather episode

Cold air aloft coupled with afternoon heating led to the development of sea breezes which focused strong to severe thunderstorms over SW Florida during the afternoon.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1054069. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.