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Section 8.4 Other Thunderstorm Hazards

Subsection 8.4.1 Hail

NOAA Jetstream: https://www.weather.gov/jetstream/hail

Hail Formation

  • ice particles that grow by accretion of supercooled water

  • requires strong updrafts

  • dry growth: hailstone remains below freezing (milky)

  • wet growth: hailstone collects warmer water