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Hailstorm Hits Lake Forest
After the sun set Thursday, a powerful but short-lived storm struck Lake Forest.
Shortly after 5 p.m. Thursday, a storm hit Lake Forest, bringing thunder, lightning, pouring rain and pounding hail.
Hail the size of pennies covered the ground in many parts of town, making it look for a short time as if it had snowed.
Powerful peals of thunder repeatedly set off car alarms, startled area residents and frightened pets.
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According to the National Weather Service, Friday should bring less inclement weather. The day is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high near 65 degrees.
Winds, however, will be stronger than usual. The day is predicted to be a breezy one, with a northeast wind between 20 and 25 mph, and gusts as high as 35 mph.
On Friday night, temperatures will sink into the upper 40s.
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