Hail — Hampden, Massachusetts

2024-05-08 · near Woronoco, Hampden, Massachusetts

Event narrative

In Russell, quarter sized hail was reported along Rt. 23.

Wider weather episode

A strong shortwave coupled with modest instability, strong shear, and steep mid level lapse rates resulted in several severe thunderstorms from western MA to eastern CT to RI to southeast MA. All the severe reports were large hail reports. The cool marine layer prevented any wind damage and tornado risk. The largest hail stone to fall was 2 inches in Narragansett, RI.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1166630. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.