Hailstones are created when the updrafts in thunderstorms carry raindrops upwards into extremely cold areas of the atmosphere and they freeze. The hailstone can grow by colliding with super-cooled water droplets in the updraft that freeze upon contact with the hailstone. When…
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Tell Tale Signs of Hail Damage
When a claim of hail damage is received it is obvious that our thoughts immediately turn to the roof because this is the largest part of any home that is facing the sky and therefore the threat of hail. However…
Read moreWhat Causes a Thunderstorm to Become a Hailstorm
Recently the ABC News website posted an article by Brett Williamson asking the question What causes a thunderstorm to become a hailstorm? The article quotes Sam Slattery from the BOM’s Severe Weather Team, saying. “You really need what is called…
Read moreWeather Wrap-up – Dec 2017 – Jan 2017
Rainfall was well below average for Queensland in December 2016. 1st December – Severe thunderstorms swept through on the 1st with large hailstones up to 10cm recorded in Kandanga and widespread damage to roofs was recorded around Imbil. 3rd December…
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