ClimateAugust 11, 2026

hailstorms

HAYL-stormz

Definition

Weather events characterized by the falling of balls or lumps of ice that occur during a thunderstorm.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Old English 'hægl' (hail) and the Old English 'storm' (storm or tempest), combining to describe intense meteorological events involving frozen precipitation.

In the news

In this article, the author explains that hailstorms damaged some of the grape yield, which ironically contributed to the fruit ripening faster and leading to an earlier-than-usual harvest.

Extreme heat is reshaping Italy's sparkling wine industry with early harvests and nighttime picking

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