Some Facts About Hail From the National Weather Service

But what was a technological necessity in the days of the telegraph can come across as hysterical shouting in the Internet age. This week, the National Weather Service acknowledged that reality by issuing the following advisory: no more caps lock.

OMAHA, NE – The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 10:00 for Cass, Otoe, Nemaha and Richardson Counties in southeast Nebraska; Fremont, Mills, Montgomery and Page Counties in southwest Iowa; 

BRUNSWICK HILLS, Ohio — The National Weather Service has confirmed that overnight storm damage in the Brunswick and Brunswick Hills areas was not caused by a tornado. Thousands of people in Northeast Ohio were without power after heavy storms 

Hail as big as grapefruits damaged roofs and broke car windows in the northeast Kansas community of Bremen on Tuesday. Smaller-sized hail was reported in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Ohio and Texas. Large hail can cause heavy 

A National Weather Service beach hazards statement is set to remain in effect until 8 p.m. Surf of 3 to 5 feet and sets of up to 6 feet will be possible. "A large northwest swell will continue to bring large surf and strong rip currents this morning