Hail — Ward, Texas

2016-06-15 · near Grandfalls, Ward, Texas

Wider weather episode

Weak upper level ridging was over Texas, and an upper disturbance moved over the region. This disturbance combined with intense afternoon heating to create instability for thunderstorms. A dryline/surface trough across the area provided a focus for storm development. Since the cloud bases were high and the air directly below the clouds was dry, strong winds resulted from the thunderstorms. There was plenty of low-level moisture so flash flooding also developed.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 641693. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.