Description: Put forward a new hypothesis about the mechanism of formation of hail in the atmosphere. Assuming it's in contrast to the known previous theories, hail formation in the atmosphere due to the generation of heat lightning. Abrupt volatilization water discharge channel and around its freezing leads to a sharp appearance with its hail different sizes. For education is not mandatory hail the transition of the zero isotherm, it is formed in the lower troposphere warm. Storm accompanied by hail. Hail is observed only when severe thunderstorms.