WXlog/20180514 Heavy Rain Small Hail
From CSU-CHILL
Projects
P. Kennedy target of opportunity
Data Recording Period
14 May 2018 1747:26 UTC to 14 Jan 2018 2248:48 UTC
Time series recording: 14 May 2018 1938:53 UTC to 14 May 2018 1953:22 UTC (Rain area exiting Denver)
14 May 2018 2147:08 UTC to 14 May 2918 2248:48 UTC (Hail and gust front from the storm to the NW of CHILL).
Summary
Rain area exiting the metro Denver region. Time series recording started when northern portion came within 60 km range.
Second operating episode based on thunderstorm that produced hail across I-25 to the northwest of CHILL. Various PPI and RHI scans done in both VH and VHS modes.
Hail swath crossing I-25 and extending northeastwards:
