Hail — Waldo, Maine

2011-08-02 · near Troy, Waldo, Maine

Event narrative

A severe thunderstorm produced 1.50 inch hail in Troy.

Wider weather episode

A strong shortwave digging into northern New England produced plunging mid and upper level temperatures resulting in steep lapse rates across the forecast area. Freezing levels dropping to around ten thousand feet set the stage for large hail with some of the stronger cells.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 340726. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.