Severe Storms and Hail Continue to Threaten South

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Parts of Texas and Florida were hit by severe storms and large hail, with the same storm system threatening other parts of the South.

More than 60 hail reports were recorded across the South on Wednesday, with hail measuring up to 4.5 inches in diameter in Bellmead, Texas, and 2.5 inches in Anthony, Florida.

Storm chasers captured photos of hail measuring nearly 4 inches near Waco, Texas, and Dublin, Texas.

The South remains at risk of severe storms on Thursday, with damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes possible, according to the Storm Prediction Center.

Parts of Florida, including Orlando, are in a "slight risk" severe weather zone where "significant hail (2+ inches diameter) may occur," the prediction center warned.

Shreveport, Louisiana, is under a Level 2 of 5 "slight risk" of severe weather, with damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes possible.

Portions of southern Texas are at risk of scattered severe storms on Thursday, with damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes possible.

Parts of the Gulf Coast, including southeastern Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle, are at risk of severe storms on Thursday, with flash flooding a concern.

The biggest threat on Thursday is flash flooding along the Gulf Coast, with rain falling occasionally at 2 inches per hour.

Severe weather events can cause significant travel disruptions, including flight cancellations and road closures.

As severe weather events continue to occur around the South, it's important to stay informed and take necessary precautions to stay safe during severe weather events.

Follow the latest weather reports and take safety precautions to stay safe during severe weather events.

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