In this Weather Wednesday, we explain the science behind hail formation and why hailstones can be so dangerous.

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) -Hail can causes damages to crops,, homes, and people. Meteorologist Matt Bullock explains how hail forms and how you can stay safe! Hail forms inside strong thunderstorms with ...

Hail forms in thunderstorms with strong updrafts.

Central Ohio saw bursts of hail during storms this weekend as a cold front moved through the region, bringing a system of heavy rain, strong winds and severe weather conditions. Hail can be one of the ...

CLEVELAND — When cold, unstable air sweeps across the Great Lakes in fall and early winter, it can trigger lake-effect precipitation. This week, lake rain showers have streamed in with periodic bursts ...

Hail the size of grapefruit shattered car windows in Johnson City, Texas. In June, 2024, a storm chaser found a hailstone almost as big as a pineapple. Even larger hailstones have been documented in ...

Oklahoma is no stranger to hail, especially during spring severe weather season. But hail doesn’t just fall from the sky—it forms through a powerful process happening inside thunderstorms. Raindrops ...

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