Dreadfully strong hailstorm in Wylie, TX, USA

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The discussion centers around a severe hailstorm that occurred in Wylie, TX, with participants sharing observations, news articles, and personal reactions to the event. The scope includes the impact of the hailstorm on property and the community, as well as some scientific insights related to hail formation.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants describe the hailstones as among the largest they have ever seen.
  • Links to news articles highlight extensive damage caused by the hail, affecting cars and homes.
  • One participant expresses shock at the damage and compares the experience to being under a mortar attack.
  • Another participant notes that there was no tornado damage reported, which may provide some relief amidst the destruction.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express concern and empathy for those affected by the hailstorm, but there is no consensus on the extent of the damage or the implications of the storm.

Contextual Notes

Some claims about the size of the hailstones and the extent of the damage are based on personal observations and news reports, which may vary in accuracy and detail.

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this from those there
some of the biggest hailstones I have ever seen



and a couple of storm chaser images

car hail damage.jpg


large hail1.jpg
and a little bit of science from the NWS:smile:

NWS Fort Worth.png
cheers
Dae
 
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Monster Hail Causes Extensive Damage in the South
https://www.yahoo.com/news/video/monster-hail-causes-extensive-damage-233936392.html

Lots of cars and homes damaged by heavy hail moving fast.
 
Astronuc said:
Monster Hail Causes Extensive Damage in the South
https://www.yahoo.com/news/video/monster-hail-causes-extensive-damage-233936392.html

Lots of cars and homes damaged by heavy hail moving fast.

absolutely shocking, my heart goes out to all those affected

watching that video, it looked like being under a mortar attack :frown:D
 
At least no tornado damage.
 
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