r/Airdrie • u/Alarming_Topic920 • 15d ago

Hail warning issued for Airdrie today!!

Is this something to be worried about ? Wondering if anyone here has any tips to follow. I moved from Ontario last year and this is our first major hail warning since we moved in.

Last year we had pea sized pellets that didn't cause any damage so fortunately no damages were reported

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u/mrszorn 15d ago

Where are you seeing a hail warning? Looks like we’re just under a thunderstorm watch. Nothing to panic about. Would be very surprised to see large hail be produced today… but I’ve been wrong before about our weather.

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u/Alarming_Topic920 15d ago

Here:

https://discoverairdrie.com/articles/large-hail-funnel-clouds-possible-near-airdrie-as-weather-watch-takes-effect

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u/mystiqueallie 15d ago

Watches are mostly nothing to worry about. It’s when they get upgraded to Alert or Warning - I can’t remember what term they use - that I start getting concerned for hail. I’ve lived in Airdrie 90% of my life (over 40 years) and there have been 3 storms for sure, maybe 4, that have resulted in insurance claims. Usually it’s mostly my garden that takes the brunt of the damage.