Hail — Highlands, Florida

2015-04-27 · near Desoto City, Highlands, Florida

Event narrative

A trained spotted, HIG-308, relayed a report of nickel size hail at the Leisure Lakes subdivision in Highlands County.

Wider weather episode

Strong diurnal heating and ample moisture allowed for an isolated severe thunderstorm to develop along a lingering outflow boundary across Highlands County. The storm produced gusty winds and large hail across much of Highlands County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 563533. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.