Large Hail

Severe thunderstorms, potentially bringing damaging winds over 60 mph, isolated tornadoes, and large hail, were possible in the Carolinas on Tuesday, July 28. WBTV encouraged residents to submit storm-related media and provided safety tips from Duke Energy regarding downed power lines.

Strong to severe storms are possible Tuesday with damaging wind gusts and large hail as the primary threats. The forecast depends on morning weather conditions, with potential for reduced risk if showers occur or increased severity if skies remain sunny. After the storm system passes, typical summer weather with high 90s temperatures is expected.

Metro Detroit faces a potential for strong to severe thunderstorms starting Monday, with the Storm Prediction Center issuing a Slight Risk (2 out of 5) due to an approaching low-pressure system. Forecast models disagree on the severity due to missing weather balloon data, leading to a 'conditional' threat. The primary risks include damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall, with a 4Warn Weather Alert declared for Monday afternoon and evening.

Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast for Metro Detroit from Sunday through Monday, with the Storm Prediction Center issuing Marginal and Slight Risks for severe weather. Threats include damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall, followed by cooler and drier conditions by Tuesday night.

Storm chances return to Southeast Michigan this week due to the 'Ring of Fire' weather pattern, with Marginal Risk on Sunday and Slight Risk on Monday for severe weather including damaging winds, large hail, and potential tornadoes. Rising temperatures and humidity contribute to storm development, followed by cooler, drier conditions later in the week.

Sunshine returns to Metro Detroit on Saturday with high temperatures reaching 84°F, followed by a potential for severe thunderstorms on Sunday and Monday. The Storm Prediction Center has issued Marginal and Slight Risk alerts for severe weather, including damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Temperatures are expected to rise into the upper 80s to near 90°F by Sunday and Monday.

Denver is experiencing a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day with severe storms expected Wednesday afternoon and evening, particularly on the plains, bringing large hail.

Severe storms with large hail and damaging winds are developing in Minnesota tonight, with a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 8 PM. The weekend is expected to bring pleasant weather with partly cloudy skies and highs in the 70s.

Severe weather, including tornadoes and large hail, is expected in the Chicago area on Wednesday and Thursday. Storm chances increase today and again on Thursday across Chicagoland.

Chicagoland is under an elevated risk (level 3 of 5) for severe thunderstorms Wednesday, with damaging winds and large hail as primary threats. There is also a risk for isolated tornadoes, particularly in areas northwest of Chicago.

Chicagoland is expected to experience several rounds of potential severe weather through Thursday, including damaging winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes ahead of a cooldown.

Millions are under severe weather threat as storms develop Friday afternoon, potentially producing supercells with large hail, strong tornadoes, and destructive straight-line winds.

Severe weather, including tornadoes and large hail, struck the Midwest, affecting parts of 11 states. Around 125 million people are at risk from impending dangerous storms.