Storm chasers battle brutal hail in name of science

WorldEnvironment
13 Jun 2025 • 1:49 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Storm chasers are driving into hailstorms in the United States’ Great Plains to study the weather phenomenon, which causes billions in damage annually.
  • A team of meteorologists is using radar and cameras to monitor hail and improve forecasting.
  • ICECHIP, the first US hail-focused field campaign in over 40 years, aims to differentiate between storms producing baseball-sized versus golf ball-sized hail, according to co-lead scientist Victor Gensi.
  • The goal is to provide more precise forecasts to better serve the public with targeted information.
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