Hail — Galax (c), Virginia

2021-03-27 · near Galax, Galax (c), Virginia

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms formed along and south of a warm front in Virginia. These tall early season storms were able to take advantage of low freezing levels and dropped large hail. Largest hail sizes of up to 2 inches in diameter were reported in southwest Virginia.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 949577. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.