Storm brings heavy rain, hail to Tucson
Jun 30, 2015, 8:22 PM | Updated: 8:23 pm
A severe thunderstorm watch is underway until 12 a.m. in Maricopa, Gila and Pinal counties, and storms have already started in Tucson.
More photos of Tucson hail. Largest balls are around an inch. I count around 4 layers, give or take. #wx pic.twitter.com/GX8JiSbbf1
— Brewster Malevich (@sbmalev) July 1, 2015
Ping pong sized hail wreaked havoc on Tucson residents, with many reporting damage to their homes and cars.
I've never seen hail like this in Tucson…crazy! http://t.co/szO9oqmgJu pic.twitter.com/xmza1i60f1
— Susan Seeley Roe (@ssr11) July 1, 2015
A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect in Tucson until 7:30 p.m. with 60 mph gusts and frequently lightning predicted. Around 8:20 p.m., storms were reported to be moving across the south Tucson metro area, with penny-sized hail hitting the ground. Storms moved southwest at 25 mph, the National Weather Service Tucson said.
If you see hail and are in your car, look for covered parking. Take shelter as quickly as you can and stay inside.
This just happened! Hail in Tucson…rare!!! #hail #monsoonseason pic.twitter.com/CG6xXZ51xp
— Mikayla (@mickeyhwkeyegrl) July 1, 2015
