Hail — Duval, Texas

2024-04-20 · near Freer, Duval, Texas

Event narrative

Social media video of hail with videographer, estimating quarter size hail near Freer high school. Time estimated by radar.

Wider weather episode

A strong trough over northeastern Mexico pushed a cold front down into South Texas late in the evening of the 20th into the early morning hours of the 21st, setting up a favorable environment for supercells. A few supercells developed over the Brush Country and Victoria Crossroads. Large hail was reported in Goliad and Duval Counties.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1172130. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.