Northern Illinois University Meteorology Department Professor Leads Study on Hail in Thunderstorms

Wednesday October 2, 2024 8:05 p.m.

NIU conducts study on hail during thunderstorms

Victor Gensini, a professor of atmospheric sciences in the meteorology department at Northern Illinois University, is participating in a study of hail and thunderstorms.

CHICAGO (WLS) — One of the biggest dangers during a thunderstorm is hail.

Northern Illinois University in DeKalb is part of a new mission to learn more about this weather event that causes billions of dollars in damage each year.

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The study is part of the Climate Ready approach.

Atmospheric sciences professor Victor Gensini is helping lead the study. He joined ABC7 Wednesday to talk about the study.

The full interview can be viewed in the video player above.

More information about the NIU weather study can be found here.