Scattered severe thunderstorms are forecast across central and eastern North Dakota, as well as far northwest Minnesota Saturday (Slight Risk level 2 of 5). Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist through the weekend across the Western U.S. Isolated dry thunderstorms could lead to new fire starts over portions of the northern Rockies. Read More >
Boise, ID
Weather Forecast Office
Hail Diameter Size (Inches) |
Description |
1/4 | Pea Size |
1/2 | Mothball, peanut, USB Plug |
3/4 | Penny Size |
7/8 | Nickel Size |
1 | Quarter Size |
1 1/4 | Half Dollar Size |
1 1/2 | Ping Pong Ball Size |
1 3/4 | Golf Ball Size |
2 | Lime or medium sized Hen Egg |
2 1/2 | Tennis Ball Size |
2 3/4 | Baseball Size |
3 | Large Apple |
4 | Softball |
4 1/2 | Grapefruit |
> 4 1/2 | Probably a record sized hailstone for Idaho or Oregon Freeze it, Measure it, Notify the NWS. |
US Dept of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Weather Service
Boise, ID
National Interagency Fire Center
3833 S. Development Ave., Bldg 3807
Boise, ID 83705-5354
(208) 334-9860
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