Hail — Highland, Virginia

2012-03-28 · near Blue Grass, Highland, Virginia

Event narrative

Quarter sized hail was reported near Blue Grass.

Wider weather episode

A potent cold front passed through on the 28th. Limited instability ahead of the front combined with strong forcing, causing thunderstorms to develop. Some thunderstorms were able to produce damaging wind gusts and large hail.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 369410. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.