Hail — Grant, New Mexico

2015-10-21 · near Separ, Grant, New Mexico

Event narrative

Up to ping pong ball size hail on Interstate 10 about 3 miles east-southeast of Separ.

Wider weather episode

Strong southerly flow developed ahead of an upper low moving through Southern Arizona. Plenty of moisture was brought into the region with sufficient wind shear and instability to combine with several upper level disturbances. Widespread severe weather was reported across Southern New Mexico with hail up to 2 inches in diameter and some localized flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 605171. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.