Texas Memorial Day Weekend: Tornadoes and Giant Hail Pummel Big Country

Severe storms ravaged Texas over the Memorial Day weekend, leaving tens of thousands without power. The Big Country region bore the brunt of the storms, with reports of tornadoes and massive hail. Chad Casey, a storm chaser, captured footage of a tornado touching down in a field near Abilene. "I think we have a tornado, man," Casey exclaimed in his video. Meanwhile, near Lubbock, Forney Media documented hail so large it dwarfed a baseball, with one piece even exceeding the size of a baseball cap. The sheer size of the hail is astonishing. The storms caused widespread damage and disruption, but thankfully, no serious injuries have been reported. The rapid response and widespread reporting of the event highlight the importance of preparedness during severe weather.