A 3-inch hailstone can fall at speeds up to 107 mph, according to the National Weather Service. The record for the largest hailstone in the United States is an 8-inch diameter stone.
Meteorologists advise people to seek shelter and stay indoors during severe weather events. Staying away from windows is recommended to avoid injury from hail or flying debris.
Officials urge residents to monitor weather alerts and follow safety guidelines. Additional information is available at weather.gov/safety/thunderstorm.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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