Hail — San Saba, Texas

2024-04-26 · near Bend, San Saba, Texas

Event narrative

Public reported quarter size hail in Bend. The time was estimated by radar.

Wider weather episode

The combination of a strong upper level storm system moving into the Southern Plains, a dryline in the area and moderate to strong instability, resulted in a few rounds of severe thunderstorms mainly north of a Robert Lee to San Saba line. The storms produced large hail, very strong winds and localized flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1173063. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.