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Hail is solid precipitation that falls from strong cumulonimbus clouds to the ground. It is as small as a bean and as big as an egg and a fist. The diameter is generally 5 to 50 mm and the size can reach more than 30 cm. Although the hail weather is short in time and small in scope, it is sudden and often accompanied by lightning and strong winds. More hail will lead to the collapse of houses, the destruction of trees and telephone poles, the destruction of crops and the threat to human and animal safety.

2. Hail warning signal

The hail warning signal is divided into two levels, which are represented by orange and red respectively.

3. How to deal with hail

(1) Pay close attention to the latest weather forecast and hail warning information;

(2) Avoid outdoor activities. Outdoor personnel should immediately go to a safe place for temporary refuge, and quickly cover their heads with their belongings;

(3) Drive poultry and livestock to covered places, and properly protect outdoor articles or equipment such as cars that are vulnerable to hail attacks;

(4) Pay attention to the lightning disaster accompanied by hail weather;

(5) The driver should slow down and take refuge in a safe place;

(6) The meteorological department shall timely carry out artificial hail suppression operations.

Refer to the above content: People's Network-Meteorological Disaster Science Knowledge-Hail