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Central Texas pummeled with hail on Mother's Day

Hail ranged as small as dimes to as large as limes -- and even damaged some vehicles.

TEMPLE, Texas — Central Texans woke up to hail Mother's Day morning -- some big enough to cause damage to vehicles -- as severe thunderstorms rolled through the area.

Residents shared photos and videos with 6 News, showing hail ranging in size from as small as dimes to as large as limes.

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Credit: Celest Hernandez
Lime-sized hail in Belton, Texas on May 12, 2024.

By the end of it, a layer of hail covered many residents' lawns in Belton, Harker Heights, Temple and Copperas Cove. 

Some of the hail damaged property, including this vehicle by one 6 News viewer.

Credit: Juliana Ruiz
This vehicle was damaged by hail on Mother's Day morning in Central Texas.

A Flash Flood Warning was later issued on Mother's Day for Bell, Falls, Limestone and McLennan Counties until 1:15 p.m. following the hail storms.

Per the National Weather Service, Flash Flood Warnings are issued when flash flooding is imminent or happening now. If you live in a flood prone area, you're urged to immediately move to high ground.

Remember -- turn around, don't drown!

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