Hail — Jackson, Oregon
2010-08-17 · near (mfr)medford Arpt, Jackson, Oregon
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Event narrative
Lots of 1/2 inch hail with hail as large as 3/4 inches in diameter was reported by NWS contract workers on Biddle Road in Medford. Hail cracked their windshield while driving 30 mph.
Wider weather episode
Hot and moist air at low levels combined with an upper level disturbance to spawn many thunderstorms over southwest Oregon on this date. The winds were not strong...but heavy rain and large hail created problems across the area.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 244604. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.