Hail — Mackinac, Michigan

2025-03-14 · near Charles, Mackinac, Michigan

Event narrative

Report of nickel size hail 7.5 miles WNW of Hessel in eastern Mackinac county.

Wider weather episode

A strong low pressure system developed over the Plains, resulting in a warm day (unseasonably warm highs in the 60s) across the area. Enough instability was present, combined with the presence of a warm front, to allow for thunderstorm development in the afternoon and evening hours on the 14th across the eastern UP and Tip of the Mitt. Environment favored and produced accumulating hail, generally half inch to three-quarter inch in diameter.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1272582. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.