Hail — Hale, Alabama

2022-10-12 · near Prairieville, Hale, Alabama

Event narrative

Photos of large hail along Highway 80 near the town of Gallion.

Wider weather episode

A short wave trough digging southward towards the Central Gulf Coast states provided ample lift for the development of convection. Moderate levels of mid level shear and instability aided in the intensity of the thunderstorms, producing several rounds of severe thunderstorms throughout the day.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (32.5100, -87.7200)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1061198. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.