Hail — Menard, Texas

2024-05-16 · near Hext, Menard, Texas

Event narrative

Public reported ping pong ball size hail.

Wider weather episode

Severe thunderstorms developed across portions of west central Texas due to strong instability and conducive wind shear. The severe storms produced large hail and damaging winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1186318. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.