Hail in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana

Hail May 22, 2025 · Lafourche Parish, Louisiana

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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 picture on social media showed quarter sized hail in Bourg.

The wider storm

A cold front that moved into the region on May 21st had stalled over the Louisiana coast by the 22nd. Strong daytime heating enhanced convective updrafts while temperatures aloft remain quite cool for the time of year. This environment was sufficient to support a severe thunderstorm with large hail.

Began near Valentine (29.5500, -90.5100).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1260586. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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