Hail forecasts

Hail & Severe Weather How Do Meteorologists Predict Hail Size? Learn how atmospheric profiles, storm models, dual-polarization radar, and ground reports shape hail-size estimates. Mar 25, 2025 3 min read Hail & Severe Weather Does Purple on Radar Mean Hail? Learn what purple usually represents on reflectivity maps and which radar clues strengthen—or weaken—the case for hail. Mar 20, 2025 2 min read Hail & Severe Weather How Can You Tell If Hail Is Coming? Official forecasts, watches, warnings, and radar provide more dependable notice of hail than visual signs alone. Mar 4, 2025 2 min read