Central and Midwest regions saw significant hail activity this week, with major damage reports in Illinois and substantial impacts across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and multiple states on Friday.

🔴 HIGH PRIORITY

Illinois – June 17
3.5" major damage hail in Danville, Effingham, and Decatur. Significant roof and vehicle damage reported.

Minnesota/Wisconsin – June 19
Long-track supercell from Morrison County, MN, into Polk County, WI, produced 1" hail. Secondary cell near Twin Cities metro dropped 2"+ in northern St Paul. Third cell in Eau Claire County, WI, produced 1.5" (ping pong) hail with 10+ minutes of continuous fall.

🟡 MODERATE PRIORITY

Multi-state – June 21
13 hail reports across Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming. Largest measured at 3.2" with calipers. Additional reports: 2.5" (tennis ball), 2.25" (hen egg+), 1.5" (ping pong), 1.25" (half dollar).

What to Watch

Storm Prediction Center has elevated risk outlook through Wednesday. Watch for organized convection across Great Plains and Midwest; secondary activity possible along frontal boundary through Thursday. Follow local SPC outlooks for updated severe probability and hail frequency.

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