How do you protect your car when hail falls?

Weather of Arabia - The state of weather instability that many countries witness at different times of the year causes heavy rainfall and large hailstones, which leads to the crash of hundreds of vehicles, which is considered a nightmare for car owners, given the size of the large hailstones that may cause... In damage, scratches, and sometimes even breaks in car bodies.

For this reason, we decided in this article to provide a valuable set of tips to protect the car and exercise caution during the winter, through some instructions to protect the car from the effects of hail, but first let us get to know the reason behind the large amounts of hail and what are the most prominent weather conditions that cause it. Contribute to this?

Why do hail fall in large quantities and what weather conditions contribute to this?

Answer: The UAE witnessed an exceptional rainy state in the past weeks, as heavy rains sometimes caused a lack of horizontal visibility, and these rains were accompanied by an increase in lightning and the occurrence of hailstones.

It is noteworthy that the size of the hailstones that fell during this weather condition in some areas was unprecedented and of large sizes. The reason for this phenomenon is due to several factors, including:

1. Nimbocumulus clouds form and rise to levels of up to 12 kilometers above the Earth's surface.
2. The strength of the updrafts was able to hold the hailstones longer, causing ice crystals to form around them and increase their size.
3. The presence of water vapor at a high density , which helped the water vapor continue to freeze around the hailstones and enlarge their size.

These complex weather factors combine to form rare cases of large hailstones, which reflects the complexity and diversity of weather phenomena in the region.

To learn more about the type of cloud that accompanies this type of weather phenomenon, click on the following link:

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Tips to protect your car from hailstones

• View weather forecasts and official warnings.
• Choosing a suitable place to park the car can protect it from hailstones. In the absence of a covered shelter, it is preferable to park next to buildings or inside the garage.
• Using a car cover can provide additional protection from the effects of the cold, thanks to the multiple layers it protects.
• Covering the car's sunroof with an additional layer can prevent it from being damaged by falling hailstones.
• Closing the side mirrors and using an additional cover helps protect them from the effects of the cold.
• Calmness and lack of stress while driving in difficult weather conditions helps in making sound decisions and reducing the risk of accidents.

Read also:

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