Storm produces large hail, leaves thousands without power

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A storm that pushed through Central Texas Wednesday produced hail as large as golf balls in some areas and left thousands without power.

A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect until 2:15 p.m. that included Robertson County and parts of McLennan, Milam, Limestone and Falls counties.

The storm was capable of producing tennis-ball size hail and 65 mph wind gusts.

A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect until 1:15 p.m. that included McLennan County and parts of Bosque, Hill, Limestone and Falls counties.

The storm was capable of producing large hail and winds with gusts as high at 65 mph.

At around 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Gatesville that was moving southeast at 15 mph capable of producing nickel-size hail and wind gusts as high as 50 mph.

At 1 p.m. Wednesday severe thunderstorms were developing along a line extending from near McGregor to Hewitt moving to the southeast at 40 mph.

Spotters reported golf ball size hail near Laguna Park at Lake Whitney and along Interstate 35 near Lacy Lakeview.

Half-dollar size hail was reported near China Spring, nickel-size hail was reported in the Elm Mott area north of Waco,

Quarter-size hail was reported downstream from the Lake Whitney Dam.

Hail was also reported in the Lorena and Hewitt areas.

A resident said the storm downed several trees along Orchard Lane in Bellmead.

Nearly 20,000 customers were without power, according to Oncor.

Traffic lights were out in the Waco area.

Fire crews were dispatched in response to several reports of arcing power lines.

—KWTX 10