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Sudden storm surprises suburbs Trees limbs and fog-covered debris lay silent in a neighborhood near 32nd Ave and Kipling Street after a chorus of storms ripped through the metro area July 20. Many west-side neighborhoods like this one, were left in shambles after the gusting winds and hail resulted in shattered windows and tree-littered slalom courses on nearly every street and avenue. Most roads were blanketed with rain-soaked leaves and piles of hailstones, many the diameters of quarters and dimes. Despite the extensive damage and an estimated 50,000 homes left in darkness, no serious injuries were reported. Photo by Drew Jaynes • ajaynes1@mscd.edu