Hail — De Soto, Florida

2008-06-11 · near Hull, De Soto, Florida

Event narrative

The public reported golf ball size hail near Nocatee.

Wider weather episode

High pressure remained north of the area keeping east to southeast winds in place across the area. An upper level low moved over the state during this time, lowering 500mb temperatures to -9 to -10 degrees Celsius and allowing for numerous hail events with afternoon sea breeze thunderstorms.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 108235. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.