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What is a severe thunderstorm?
Aug 2, 2021 · A severe thunderstorm warning is issued by the NWS when a storm is capable of producing wind gusts of at least 58 mph and/or hail at least 1 inch in diameter – roughly the size of a...
Some severe thunderstorms can produce hail larger than softballs or winds over 100 mph, so please pay attention to the weather so you know when severe storms are possible. Thunderstorms also produce tornadoes and dangerous lightning; heavy rain can cause flash flooding.
Hail is a form of precipitation consisting of solid ice that forms inside thunderstorm updrafts. Hail can damage aircraft, homes and cars, and can be deadly to livestock and people. What we do: Read more about NSSL's hail research here. How does hail form?
The criteria for a baseline or “base” severe thunderstorm warning remains unchanged: 1.00 inch (quarter-sized) hail and/or 58 mph thunderstorm winds. This will not activate a Wireless Emergency Alert ( WEA) on smartphones. When no damage threat tag is present, damage is expected to be at the base level.
The criteria for a baseline or “base” severe thunderstorm warning remains unchanged, 1.00 inch (quarter-sized) hail and/or 58 mph thunderstorm winds. This will not activate a WEA. When no damage threat tag is present, damage is expected to be at the base level.
2 days ago · A Moderate Risk of Severe Thunderstorms is forecast for Sat (05/25) Several strong to violent tornadoes, extreme hail, and corridors of widespread wind damage are forecast over parts of the central and southern Plains from late Saturday afternoon into the night.
1 day ago · The return of storm chances Tuesday have prompted a severe thunderstorm watch to be issued for much of the Houston area Tuesday. Damaging winds and very large hail are possible through Tuesday’s ...
