This photograph, taken by Jon Gentry, shows a severe thunderstorm gust front. The picture was taken near Portage Indiana, on April 10th 1999. According to Jon, this storm produced golfball and larger sized hail, causing damage to many automobiles. Thanks, Jon, for sending in this excellent photograph.

Thunderstorm Gust Front



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