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During a severe hailstorm, where should people inside a building move?

Move away from windows.

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  1. Beside a skylight
  2. Onto an open porch
  3. Away from windows ✔

Why: Large hail can break glass. Interior areas away from windows reduce exposure to broken glass and wind-driven hail.

Huh, didn't know that: The NWS says the largest hail usually falls near the most dangerous part of the storm for tornadoes.

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Answer: Away from windows. Large hail can break glass. Interior areas away from windows reduce exposure to broken glass and wind-driven hail.

  1. Severe Weather Safety Plan Checklist, National Weather Service www.weather.gov/otx/Severe_Weather_Safety_Plan_Checklist
    Large hail can break windows.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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