Hail — Foard, Texas

2024-04-01 · near Thalia, Foard, Texas

Wider weather episode

A strong (90-100 knot) mid-level speed maximum, embedded within a broader longwave trough (at 500 mb), approached portions of the area during the afternoon into the evening on the 1st. As strong synoptic ascent overspread a boundary layer characterized by seasonable moisture (ahead of an approaching cold front), multiple rounds of convection developed and impacted portions of the WFO Norman Forecast Area. Despite strong instability and organizing wind shear, early-day clouds and areas of precipitation hampered destabilization in the boundary layer. This facilitated a predominately 'elevated' character of convection, with a few instances of large hail resulting from the strongest storms. The approaching cold front also acted to undercut established storms in its vicinity, limiting concern for tornadic outcomes (despite increasing low-level shear towards dusk).

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1167484. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.