Hail — Ottawa, Oklahoma

2024-05-26 · near Afton, Ottawa, Oklahoma

Event narrative

Half dollar size hail damaged homes and vehicles.

Wider weather episode

Severe thunderstorms redeveloped across northeastern Oklahoma during the afternoon of the 26th, ahead of an approaching cold front. Strong instability and strong deep layer wind shear promoted the development of supercell thunderstorms, the strongest of which produced large hail up to hen egg size.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1183427. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.