Hail — Klamath, Oregon

2009-08-01 · near Crater Lake, Klamath, Oregon

Event narrative

This was reported by the Crater Lake National Park coop observer.

Wider weather episode

Southerly winds aloft ahead of an offshore cutoff low advected monsoonal moisture over the area. Short waves spinning around the low and a deformation zone aloft contributed to the development of numerous afternoon and evening thunderstorms, a number of which contained large hail and strong winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 177363. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.