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Golf ball-sized hail hammers Arizona as rare storm sweeps the West
Original: Hail the size of golf balls pummels parts of Arizona as rare storm moves through the West
Parts of Arizona were pummeled by hail the size of golf balls as an unusual storm system moved through the Western United States. The severe weather drew widespread attention, with residents sharing images of the large hailstones and meteorologists noting that such storms are rare for the region.
Why now: A rare and visually dramatic hailstorm hit an area unaccustomed to such severe weather.
Evidence
- Hail the size of golf balls pummels parts of Arizona as rare storm moves through the West · NBC News
- Hail the size of golf balls pummels parts of Arizona as rare storm moves through the West · AP News
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