While the Chicago area was enjoying a sunny and warm late Saturday afternoon yesterday, strong hail-producing thuderstorms were lashing portions of northwest Indiana. Thanks to Donna Wetzel for sharing this shot taken around 5:15 p.m. in downtown Rennselaer, Indiana. Pea-sized hail covered the ground and 0.90 inches of rain fell in just a few minutes.
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Photo by Donna Wetzel
