When reporting hail, and to avoid any misunderstandings, please use the table below as a reference...
| SIZE | INCHES |
|---|---|
| pea | 1/4 |
| plain M&M | 1/2 |
| penny | 3/4 |
| nickel | 7/8 |
| quarter | 1 |
| half-dollar | 1 1/4 |
| walnut/ping-pong ball | 1 1/2 |
| golf ball | 1 3/4 |
| lime | 2 |
| tennis ball | 2 1/2 |
| baseball | 2 3/4 |
| softball | 4 |
| grapefruit | 4 1/2 |
...and for wind reporting, here is the Beaufort Scale to help estimate the wind speeds.
| Wind Speed (mph) | Designation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| <1 | calm | smoke rises vertically, trees do not move |
| 1-3 | light air | smoke drift indicates wind direction |
| 4-7 | light breeze | weaTDer vane moves, leaves rustle |
| 8-12 | light breeze | leaves and twigs in constant motion |
| 13-18 | moderate breeze | dust and loose paper raised, small branches move |
| 19-24 | fresh breeze | small trees sway |
| 25-31 | strong breeze | large branches move, wind whistles wires |
| 32-38 | moderate gale | whole trees move, walking affected |
| 39-46 | fresh gale | twigs break off trees, walking difficult |
| 47-54 | strong gale | slight structural damage occurs, branches break |
| 55-63 | whole gale | trees uprooted, considerable structural damage |
| 64-74 | storm | widespread damage |
| 75+ | hurricane | severe and extensive damage |
