Hail — Pondera, Montana

2013-08-10 · near Heart Butte, Pondera, Montana

Event narrative

Hail measuring 1.00 inches (quarter sized) was reported covering the ground 1 mile NW of Heart Butte, MT.

Wider weather episode

An upper level low along the California coast moved north toward Vancouver Island keeping southwest flow, moisture, and instability as fuel for isolated to scattered thunderstorms each afternoon and evening. Light winds at the surface caused storms to move quite slowly.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 474878. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.