Hail — Pulaski, Arkansas

2011-03-27 · near Cypress Jct, Pulaski, Arkansas

Event narrative

Golf ball size hail was reported at Baseline Rd. and Production Dr. In nearby areas, cars at a car dealership suffered hail damage, leaves were knocked off trees, and dozens of cars and roofs were damaged.

Wider weather episode

An area of low pressure aloft moved across Arkansas on the 27th, triggering thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening. Numerous storms produced hail. Much of the hail ranged from 1/4 to 3/4 inch in diameter, but some was quite a bit larger. In many cases, hail covered the ground and, in a few cases, roadways were briefly covered by hail. Temperatures ranged from the upper 30s to mid 40s in areas which experienced hail.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 280781. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.