Northern Illinois University leading study of hail in thunderstorms

CHICAGO (WLS) -- One of the biggest hazards in a thunderstorm is hail.

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

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The study is all part of being Climate Ready.

Atmospheric Science Professor Victor Gensini is helping to 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 NIU's weather study can be found here.