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NewsWhore
04-14-2011, 06:50 PM
A freak hailstorm and tornado-like winds caused damage in Santiago yesterday. Strong winds were reported in Punal, Guayabal, Laguna Prieta, Sabana Iglesia, Baitoa, Janico and other areas. The hail was accompanied by wind gusts that blew away zinc roofs, signs and caused widespread crop damage.

The heavy winds toppled a road sign at Km. 5 of the Duarte highway causing an hour-long traffic jam, as reported in Diario Libre.

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