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Scattered storms moved across Alabama Thursday night, bringing with them the threat of large hail, possibly up to golf ball size.

Hail of this size can damage property, including roofs and vehicles, as well as plants. An unstable atmosphere, coupled with some colder air aloft, will support hail growth.

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Hail forms in the tallest part of a thunderstorm, but the nearer the freezing level is to the surface, the greater the chance of hail reaching the surface