Hail Splashes Into Pool During Thunderstorm in Winter Park, Florida

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A severe thunderstorm brought down a torrent of hailstones on Winter Park, Florida, on Sunday, April 11.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe thunderstorm warning for several central Florida cities, including Orlando, Winter Park, and Kissimmee. The NWS warned of hail and wind gusts up to 70 mph.

Craig Ripple said he filmed this footage of hail pelting his backyard in Winter Park on Sunday. Ripple said Winter Park was “pummeled” by Sunday’s hailstorm. Credit: Craig Ripple via Storyful

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