Hail — Highland, Virginia

2013-05-10 · near Mc Dowell, Highland, Virginia

Event narrative

Mountain Oasis on west side of McDowell reported hail.

Wider weather episode

Low pressure over the Ohio Valley and an associated cold front approached the mountains. Southerly flow transported moisture into the region. Upper level jet dynamics were stronger across the Ohio Valley.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 455850. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.