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Storm data and unusual weather phenomena.(Illustration)
From:
Storm Data
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June 1, 2004
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Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
June 2004
Time Path Path
Local/ Length Width
Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards)
ALABAMA, Central
Tuscaloosa County
Tuscaloosa 03 1740CST
Large hail up to the size of quarters
fell in and around the city of...
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