The science of hail: formation, sizes, and destructive potential

Meteorologist Kiyan Lewis uses captivating visuals and an NWS scale to explain the intricate process of hail formation, from raindrops freezing within powerful updrafts to the hailstones growing to significant sizes. She details the varying speeds at which different hail sizes fall, from quarter-sized to softball-sized, and illustrates their potential for destructive impact on property, highlighting current warnings for up to 50 million people in the Midwest.