Topic
Severe weather
Reader-facing articles about severe weather.
50 articles tagged “Severe weather”
Hail & Severe Weather
Is Hail Getting Bigger?
Explore how region, season, size threshold, and measurement method shape research on changing hail size.
Hail & Severe Weather
How Is Hail Reported?
Hail reports identify what was observed, where and when it occurred, the largest stone measured, and any known damage.
Hail & Severe Weather
How Fast Can a Hailstone Fall?
Explore how hail size, shape, melting, air resistance, and wind produce a wide range of fall speeds.
Hail & Severe Weather
How Do You Measure Hail Size?
Learn the safest measuring method, useful photo details, and the difference between observed hail and radar estimates.
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.