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How Hail Forms: The Science Behind Summer Ice Falling at 100 MPH

July 21, 2026July 6, 2026 by JOSHUA LINN

Large baseball-sized hailstone resting on green summer grass with dark storm clouds receding in the background, warm golden sunlight breaking through

A thunderstorm in July should not be dropping ice. But it does, and some of those ice balls are the size of baseballs, falling at highway speeds. Understanding how hail forms is the first step to knowing when danger is overhead. The contradiction is what makes hail so unnerving. The air temperature at ground level … Read more

Climate Change Is Making Hailstorms Bigger, More Damaging, and Shifting Where They Strike

July 21, 2026June 17, 2026 by JOSHUA LINN

Climate change is making hailstorms bigger, more damaging, and more frequent in unexpected places. Two landmark 2026 studies published in Nature and Nature Climate Change provide the clearest picture yet: hail-prone conditions are shifting poleward, hailstones are growing larger, and the seasonal timing of hail is changing in ways that could catch farmers and insurers … Read more