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Granite Myth Debunked: Tornadoes Rare, Hurricane Sally Devastates

6/12/2025

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In St. Cloud, locals speculate that granite might shield against storms, yet meteorologists debunk this myth, finding no proof. Tornadoes seldom strike cities, with Joliet being a rare exception. The Urban Heat Island effect is thought to redirect storms to the countryside. The report also reveals Hurricane Sally as one of the costliest U.S. climate disasters, inflicting $7.3 billion in damages.

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In St. Cloud, locals speculate that granite might shield against storms, yet meteorologists debunk this myth, finding no proof. Tornadoes seldom strike cities, with Joliet being a rare exception. The Urban Heat Island effect is thought to redirect storms to the countryside. The report also reveals Hurricane Sally as one of the costliest U.S. climate disasters, inflicting $7.3 billion in damages.