Hail — Union, Pennsylvania

2019-05-28 · near Linntown, Union, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

A severe thunderstorm produced ping-pong ball sized hail in Lewisburg.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms quickly developed as discreet cells during the afternoon hours on May 28, 2019. In a moderately high CAPE and strong shear environment, several super-cells were observed. Large hail was widespread across central Pennsylvania, and there were some wind damage reports as well.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 825610. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.