Climate change projected to make hail larger, more costly as government slashes research funding

Hail Damage & Economic Impact - Hail causes $10-15 billion in damages annually in the US [1] - Nearly half of all home insurance claims are due to wind and hail [1] - Agriculture is heavily impacted by hail, affecting crops and machinery, creating economic ties to the weather [7][9] Scientific Research & Forecasting - Hail research had been lacking for nearly 50 years until recently [2] - The Ice Chip team is studying hail formation to improve forecasts [4] - Climate change may increase updraft strength, potentially leading to 75% larger and more destructive hail [6] Funding & Future Implications - Potential cuts to the National Science Foundation (NSF) funding could threaten improvements in hail forecasting and American safety [10][11] - Investment in basic research is crucial for addressing community impacts from hail [12][13]