Hail in the Summer?!

7/3/2021 (Permalink)

In the heat of the summer, one of the last things on your mind is hail. That’s part of the winter right? Well, actually hail can happen in the summer just like it can in the winter. How is this possible you might ask? Well, actually it happens in steps. WeatherBug has provided the steps that are needed to create hail both in summer and in winter;

• Strong updrafts carry droplets of water high into the atmosphere
• The wind takes them high enough that they freeze
• The higher into the sky the droplets go, the larger the hail crystals that form
• If the hail crystals grow big enough, they’ll fall back to earth and retain their frozen status
• The hail crystals can fall up to 90 mph by the time they impact the ground

The most common time of the year for hail to occur is actually the beginning of summer. And whether it’s hot or cold outside there’s always a chance for hail. And if you’re unprepared, you could end up with unexpected summer hail damage. So make sure you’re prepared for the unexpected hail this summer.

Source: https://www.weatherbug.com

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