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Definition of «hailstorm»

A hailstorm is a type of storm in which large, solid chunks of ice fall from the sky due to strong updrafts. These chunks of ice are called hail and can vary in size from small peas to large golf balls or even larger. Hailstorms usually occur during thunderstorms when there is a lot of turbulence in the atmosphere, causing water droplets to be lifted high into the air where they freeze and grow as they fall through layers of cold air.

Hailstorms can cause significant damage to crops, buildings, vehicles, and other property. They are also dangerous for people who may be outdoors during a hailstorm since the large chunks of ice can cause injury if struck by them. Hailstorms usually only last for a short period of time but they can produce a lot of damage in that brief amount of time.

Usage examples

  1. The hailstorm was so fierce that it shattered car windshields and damaged rooftops.
  2. We had to seek shelter indoors during the violent hailstorm to avoid getting injured.
  3. The farmers were devastated as the hailstorm destroyed their crops, leading to huge financial losses.
  4. The hailstorm caused a power outage in the area, disrupting daily life for hours.
  5. People quickly covered their heads with anything they could find to protect themselves from the hailstorm's large and heavy ice pellets.
  6. The hailstorm lasted for a few minutes but left behind a trail of destruction.
  7. Cleaning up the aftermath of the hailstorm required hours of labor, as the streets were covered in ice pellets.
  8. Many flights were canceled or delayed due to the hailstorm, causing chaos at the airport.
  9. The hailstorm's impact was so severe that it was declared a natural disaster by the local authorities.
  10. The cars that were caught in the open during the hailstorm had significant dents all over their bodies.

Sentences with «hailstorm»

  • Test your piloting skills by navigating through hailstorms of bullets and redirecting them back into foes in this top down «shooter». (gamergeddon.com)
  • A new study led by Northern Illinois University meteorologist Victor Gensini identifies a method for predicting the likelihood of damaging hailstorms in the United States — up to three weeks in advance. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Ranchers in the Valley may be particularly concerned about the threat of hailstorms damaging crops and livestock. (trustedchoice.com)
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