May Hailstorms Surprise Southern US

Unexpected May Hailstorms Slam Southern States Severe thunderstorms swept across Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, and North Carolina last week, leaving behind a surprising amount of hail. AccuWeather has compiled videos from citizen reporters showing the extent of the hailstorm's impact. In Nashville, Tennessee, TikTok user @queenkial218 captured footage of hail pelting cars and covering the ground. "Ice balls in May?", she exclaimed in her video, reflecting the surprise of many residents. Further north, in Monticello, Kentucky, another video shows a parking lot almost entirely covered in a thick layer of hail. The sheer volume of hail is striking. "I've never seen anything like it," commented a local resident, Cheyenne Gregory, whose video was also included in the AccuWeather compilation. The hailstorm also hit Virginia Beach and Jackson, North Carolina, with similar reports of significant hail accumulation. The unexpected nature of the May hailstorm serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of severe weather.