NWS: 3-inch hail can fall at 107 mph; largest U.S. hail measured 8 inches

A 3-inch hailstone can fall to the ground at speeds up to 107 mph, the National Weather Service said.

The largest hailstone on record in the U.S. measured 8 inches in diameter, the agency said.

The National Weather Service advised people to find shelter, stay indoors and stay away from windows during severe weather.

The information is posted on the agency’s website at weather.gov/safety/thunderstorm, the NWS said.

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