Hail in Stokes County, North Carolina

Hail May 7, 2024 · Stokes County, North Carolina

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Hail diameter

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A business on Denny Road reported hail slightly larger than the size of a quarter.

The wider storm

A weak upper level disturbance moved across the region during the afternoon hours. Afternoon heating coupled with modest dew points resulted in building instability with steep lapse rates. Storms developed across the North Carolina Foothills and produced areas of wind damage and large hail.

Began near Mt View (36.3200, -80.3200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1181157. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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