

Weather can sometimes be a pleasant thing, but on the other side make people run for their lives. Recently, Western Wisconsin has been confronted by a calamitous turn of weather events, leaving residents and businesses in dire straits. The region was hit by an unprecedented hailstorm and heavy rainfall that unleashed havoc, causing damage to properties and trapping many shop owners and workers.
The severity of the situation has raised concerns, as locals noted that the hails appeared to be far larger than usual, intensifying the impact on structures and belongings. As the community grapples with the aftermath, one renowned brand, including Walmart, was among the establishments severely affected, bearing witness to the unforgiving force of nature.
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Western Wisconsin’s Walmart battle with tennis ball-sized hail
Western Wisconsin found itself under siege as a fierce hailstorm struck the region, causing unprecedented destruction. The hailstones were notably the size of tennis balls, a rare and alarming occurrence that led to severe damage to numerous properties, including shops and businesses. The sheer force of the hailstorm overwhelmed structures, and many shop owners and workers were tragically trapped in the aftermath.
Among the businesses hit hard was Walmart, a well-known brand in the region. Witnesses captured videos of the tennis ball-sized hails cascading from rooftops, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. The hailstones not only damaged roofs and walls but also wreaked havoc on vehicles and merchandise, turning the store into a scene of chaos.
Here's a map showing the warnings issued yesterday, along with storm reports we have received so far. Largest hail was in Rice Lake, WI, where up to tennis ball sized hail was reported. We also had some sporadic wind gusts in excess of 60 mph. #mnwx #wiwx pic.twitter.com/3bHz8YbNZm
— NWS Twin Cities (@NWSTwinCities) July 20, 2023
As the community grapples with the extensive damage, questions arise about the unprecedented size of the hails and whether this weather phenomenon is part of a larger pattern of extreme weather events gripping the region and the world.
America is not the only place to be hit by massive hailstorms
As if echoing the weather woes of Western Wisconsin, the northern part of Italy experienced its own encounter with a massive hailstorm. Astonishingly, the hailstones that pelted down from the skies were also the size of tennis balls, leaving devastation in their wake. The powerful hailstorm caused injuries to more than a hundred people and led to significant damage to property and infrastructure, according to an article from CNN.
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The northern region of Italy, unaccustomed to such extreme weather events, found itself grappling with the aftermath as emergency services responded to numerous injury cases and assisted in addressing the damage caused by the giant hailstones.

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The recent hailstorms that struck both Western Wisconsin and the northern part of Italy have left communities reeling from the unexpected fury of nature. Tennis ball-sized hailstones brought about unparalleled destruction, causing severe damage to properties, and injuries to numerous people, and raising serious concerns about the potential link to climate change.
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As the affected regions commence their recovery efforts, it is essential to recognize the broader implications of extreme weather events and their connection to climate patterns. Both incidents serve as poignant reminders of the importance of climate awareness and the urgent need to take collective action to mitigate the effects of climate change and safeguard communities from the unpredictable wrath of nature.
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