Tennis ball-sized hail strikes Oklahoma City metro, U.S.
A destructive storm struck Oklahoma City metro, on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, bringing tennis ball-sized hail and causing widespread damage.
Severe storm near NWS building on September 24, 2024. Image credit: NWS Norman
A destructive storm struck the Oklahoma City metro area on Tuesday evening, September 24, bringing tennis ball-sized hail and winds ranging from 95 to 130 km/h (60 to 80 mph).
Several thunderstorm warnings were issued across multiple counties as the storm moved through the region.
The hailstorm caused widespread damage, with numerous vehicles suffering heavy damage.
The storm’s intensity weakened later in the evening, and the size of the hail diminished as it passed over Oklahoma and east Norman. B
By 19:55 local time, the National Weather Service (NWS) reported that the storm had weakened and was no longer severe. However, another storm was present just west of Prague at that time.
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