Hail — Spokane, Washington

2022-08-24 · near Wayside, Spokane, Washington

Event narrative

A thunderstorm developed in North Spokane and produced large hail. The hail size ranged from half an inch to one and quarter inch. Picture relayed to television media of hailstones estimated to be between the size of pennies and half dollars. Time estimated from radar at 1712PST.

Wider weather episode

A closed Low over the region shifted over North Idaho and increased instability over the area. The instability mixed with afternoon convection to develop isolated thunderstorms.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1054879. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.