58 articles
Hail & Severe Weather
How Common Is 4-Inch Hail?
See how historical reports, storm type, season, and observation limits explain the rarity of four-inch hail.
Hail & Severe Weather
How Big Is 2.5-Inch Hail?
See how 2.5-inch hail compares with familiar objects, how it is measured, and what radar and damage reports can—and cannot—confirm.
Hail & Severe Weather
Can Hailstorms Be Created Artificially?
Learn why cloud seeding can influence existing clouds but cannot manufacture a hailstorm, and how evidence should be interpreted.
Hail & Severe Weather
What Is the Best Hail App for Roofers?
Compare live radar, contractor hail maps, official records, and workflow limits before choosing a roofing field app.
Hail & Severe Weather
Is There an App That Shows Past Weather?
Learn which past-weather records apps can display, how station and radar archives differ, and what their coverage cannot establish.
Hail & Severe Weather
Is the Hail Protector App Free?
Learn what the app includes at no charge, where it works, and why its radar alerts cannot confirm hail or property damage.
Hail & Severe Weather
Is NOAA or AccuWeather More Accurate?
Compare forecast metrics, lead times, local performance, data transparency, and the special role of official weather alerts.
Hail & Severe Weather
Is Historical Weather Data Free?
Learn where NOAA archives are free, when certification costs extra, and why station coverage and missing observations still matter.
Hail & Severe Weather
How Far Back Does NOAA Weather Data Go?
See how NOAA's station, diary, and radar archives differ in start date, coverage, variables, and practical usefulness.
