Hail — Heard, Georgia

2023-05-09 · near Glenloch, Heard, Georgia

Event narrative

Trained spotter reported quarter to ping pong sized hail off of Hwy 27 between Powell Road and Armstrong Mill Road.

Wider weather episode

Scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms moved across parts of north and central Georgia. A few of these storms became severe, producing hail up to 1 inch (quarter-sized) and brief strong wind gusts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1098400. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.