Grmljavinska oluja, s gradom veličine grejpfruta, prečnika 16 centimetara, pogodila je u ponedeljak područje Jalboru severno od Makaja, 954 km (593 milje) severno od Brisbejnarekordnu, navedeno je iz NMSA.
WOW -- The Australian Bureau of Meteorology reports a storm Tuesday north of Mackay may have produced the largest hail ever in Australia.
— Noah Bergren (@NbergWX) October 19, 2021
It was estimated at 16 cm (6.3 inches) in diameter... which would mean it fell at a terminal velocity of well over 100 km/hr (62.13 MPH)! pic.twitter.com/lnzf9AS0HE
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Large #hail has battered parts of the Mackay region earlier this afternoon, damaging cars and houses in Yalboroo, Queensland. pic.twitter.com/ezSrxOJv9b
— Joint Cyclone Center (@JointCyclone) October 19, 2021
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