Hail — Clinch, Georgia

2020-04-08 · near Cutting, Clinch, Georgia

Event narrative

Quarter size hail was reported along Highway 37, west of Homerville.

Wider weather episode

Deep layer west-southwesterly flow advected warm, moist air over the region that increased PWATS to 1.9 with above normal warmth as high temperatures warmed into the upper 80s. A weak disturbance aloft moved through the Gulf states and approach SE GA during the evening which triggered a few strong to severe thunderstorms with activity spreading toward the I-10 corridor of northeast Florida. With 0-6 km bulk shear of 45-55 kt and MUCAPE of 2000-25000 J/kg, conditions were favorable for isolated strong to severe thunderstorms.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 877268. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.