Hail — Bristol (c), Virginia

2011-05-26 · near Bristol, Bristol (c), Virginia

Event narrative

Quarter size hail fell along interstate 81.

Wider weather episode

The atmosphere destabilized during the late morning into afternoon period as a cold front progressed into the Southern Appalachian region. Large hail was the primary mode of severe weather as a pocket of cold air aloft moved across the forecast area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 299160. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.