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Storm leaves its mark; high winds, hail sweep through area

Workers clear a tree off a Belton business Saturday afternoon after a storm swept through Central Texas, cutting power to hundreds of residents. Shortly before the storm, the temperature hit 100 degrees at Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport in Temple. (Photo by Allison Slomowitz)
A summer storm with high winds, lightning and hail swept through parts of Central Texas on Saturday afternoon, leaving behind downed power lines and damage in some areas while other areas remained unscathed.

Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport in Temple reported that temperatures hit 100 degrees before the storm hit.

Belton appeared to be one of the hardest hit areas. About 1,200 people were without power, but it was expected to be restored by midnight.

Belton City Manager Sam Listi said a storm with very high winds caused damage to various parts of the city Saturday afternoon.

Major damage was done to Heritage Park, located next to Summer Fun USA, he said. One of the lights on the ballfield was blown down.

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