Hail — Bristol Bay, Alaska

2018-06-06 · near Koliganek, Bristol Bay, Alaska

Event narrative

Radar indicated the possibility of severe hail and strong downdrafts within this storm.

Wider weather episode

A thermal trough lying across the Interior portion of the state extended towards Kuskokwim Delta and Bristol Bay. Abundant moisture at the surface combined with cold temperatures aloft to cause thunderstorms over the region. Convergence along the Kilbuck mountains aided in a few of these thunderstorms becoming severe.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 759365. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.