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Texas Hailstorms: 6-Inch Stones Cause Widespread Damage

6/1/2025

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Texas Hailstorms Intensify

Central Texas is grappling with extraordinary hailstorms, with stones soaring to a staggering 6 inches wide. This dramatic weather is fueled by a collision of dry desert air and humid Gulf air, sparking powerful supercell thunderstorms. The area's distinctive landscape intensifies these storms, causing widespread damage and complicating meteorologists' efforts to provide timely warnings.

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Severe Weather Strikes

Severe weather wreaked havoc across the U.S. on Sunday, with Houston bracing for storms that could unleash large hail and destructive winds. Central Maryland grappled with flash floods and tornado warnings, while Central Texas endured fierce winds and hail, leaving 72,500 customers without power and damaging homes and businesses.

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Texas Hailstorms Intensify

Central Texas is grappling with extraordinary hailstorms, with stones soaring to a staggering 6 inches wide. This dramatic weather is fueled by a collision of dry desert air and humid Gulf air, sparking powerful supercell thunderstorms. The area's distinctive landscape intensifies these storms, causing widespread damage and complicating meteorologists' efforts to provide timely warnings.

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