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Among many advantages, polarimetric radar allows much improved discrimination between rain and hail. This spring, this process will be tested at the NWS forecast office in Norman during warning operations. The NSSL and NWS will use reports from reliable, trustworthy chasers in determining where hail is reaching the ground, to verify the performance of the KOUN polarimetric WSR-88D.
Use this form to report any hail encountered within approximately 150 miles of Norman. If you aren't sure about the answer to a question, please leave it blank. Note: We want to hear about any hail you encounter, even if it is less than 3/4 inch in diameter. If you encounter more than one period of hail with the same storm, or multiple hail events on the same chase day, you may either use the comment section for additional reports or submit a post for each individual event.
Important Disclaimer: The National Weather Service (NWS) and the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) do not request any group or indvidual enter regions of known or suspected hail. Participation in this project is solely voluntary and we only ask for observations in the event a chaser encounters hail during his/her routine activities. The NSSL, the NWS, and the U.S. government do not bear any responsibility for any damage to property or injury brought about to any storm chaser attempting to assist in the JPOLE project.
