Hail — Menard, Texas

2024-05-16 · near Menard Co Arpt, Menard, Texas

Event narrative

A NWS COOP observer reported quarter size hail. Also, wind gusts of 50 mph were reported.

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 1186320. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.