
Extreme heat continues today from the central Plains to the lower Mississippi River Valley, over southeast Montana, and from southern California into the Southwest Deserts. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Severe thunderstorms capable of strong to severe wind gusts and large hail are possible across the Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley today into tonight. 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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