Hailstones up to 10.8 cm in diameter ravage Wylie, Texas
Image credit: Hailstorm damage in Wylie, TX on April 11, 2016
A severe hailstorm hit parts of Texas Monday night, April 11, 2016, causing extensive damage to homes and cars.
Hailstones up to 10.8 cm (4.25 inches) were reported in Wylie, northeast of Dallas. This region was hit by very large hail just a couple of weeks ago.
Severe winds ranged from 96 to 112 km/h (60 to 70 mph).
Softball hail has been reported in Wylie, Texas. Here is the 3D view of the hail core as it entered Wylie. pic.twitter.com/LfD7LRgOJk
— Wx Expert (@Expert_Wx) April 11, 2016
Has there been more hail this year in North & Central Texas? Stats say yes. Especially bigger hail. #dfwwx #ctxwx pic.twitter.com/apkqaSEtni
— NWS Fort Worth (@NWSFortWorth) April 12, 2016
Simply BRUTAL hailstones near Wylie, Texas yesterday. Severe damage was reported. Photo: Mark Diaz pic.twitter.com/Lh1azlMbWO
— severe-weather.EU (@severeweatherEU) April 12, 2016
@wfaaweather wylie pic.twitter.com/TKxWXIrHuZ
— Wylie Bear (@WylieBear1) April 12, 2016
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