Hail Measurement and Reporting Quiz

Why is it important to observe hail from a safe location?

• To ensure personal safety during severe weather

• To get a better view of the hail

• To collect more accurate data

• To avoid getting wet

What should you do if you don't have a hail report card during a storm?

• Call the National Weather Service immediately

• Ignore the hailstorm

• Use a scratch piece of paper to record information

• Wait until you can print one

What is the best time to report hail data online?

• Before the storm starts

• During the storm

• Right after the storm ends

• A few days after the storm

What is a hail pad primarily used for?

• To protect your car from hail damage

• To collect rainwater

• To measure the size and impact of hailstones

• To predict future hailstorms

What should you do with very large or unusual hailstones?

• Use them for decoration

• Take photographs and preserve them in the freezer

• Throw them away

• Leave them outside to melt