Hail — Drew, Arkansas

2024-05-04 · near Wilmar, Drew, Arkansas

Event narrative

Half-dollar sized hail fell in the town of Wilmar.

Wider weather episode

An active period in weather was noted between May 3rd and May 7th, with several rounds of showers and thunderstorms moving across portions of Arkansas. This activity was associated with an active upper level jet stream cutting across the central plains.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1179246. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.