What 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…

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Weather 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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