Hail — Collier, Florida

2022-08-03 · near Vanderbilt Beach, Collier, Florida

Event narrative

Trained spotter reported nickel size hail between Vanderbilt Beach Road and Vanderbilt Drive in the Naples Park area.

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 1054070. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.