If you've noticed hailstorms getting nastier, you're not imagining it. This isn't just about dented cars—larger hail means bigger risks for crops, property, and even personal safety. As climate change fuels more extreme weather, understanding this trend helps us prepare for what’s coming.

<p>The largest hail tends to form in &ldquo;supercell&rdquo; thunderstorms and seems to be becoming more common as climate change continues</p>

Bigger, more destructive hailstones are showing up more often, and scientists point to climate change as the culprit. These monster hailstones typically come from intense "supercell" storms, which are getting a boost from warming temperatures and shifting weather patterns.  

Larger, More Dangerous Hail Is Becoming More Common—Here's Why

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