Hail — Houghton, Michigan
2020-08-09 · near Alston, Houghton, Michigan
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Magnitude
Event narrative
The spotter near Alston observed hail up to penny-sized which lasted for about ten minutes.
Wider weather episode
Increasing moisture and instability ahead of cold front approaching from the Northern Plains aided the development of strong to severe thunderstorms over portions of western Upper Michigan from the afternoon of the 9th into the morning of the 10th.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 910981. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.