Hail — Runnels, Texas

2024-05-02 · near Ballinger, Runnels, Texas

Event narrative

DELAYED REPORT: Picture from fire department of grapefruit size hail 4 miles east of Ballinger along County Road 123.

Wider weather episode

A favorable weather pattern for widespread severe weather was in place across west central Texas during early May. There was an upper level southwest flow and a sharp dryline in the area. Also, extreme instability was present along with strong vertical wind shear during the late afternoon and evening hours. Supercell thunderstorms developed and produced strong tornadoes in Jones, Runnels and Sterling counties which resulted in damage to homes and other structures. Also, severe thunderstorms produced giant size hail and damaging winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1178799. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.