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Severe Weather Unleashes 'Gorilla Hail' Across Midwest, Causes Widespread Damage

Massive hailstones, some as large as softballs, pummeled parts of Kansas and Missouri, bringing traffic to a standstill and causing significant property damage.

  • Intense storms across Kansas and Missouri brought 'gorilla hail,' with stones as large as softballs, causing extensive damage.
  • The National Weather Service issued severe weather warnings, including potential tornadoes, across the Midwest.
  • Residents reported hailstones of various sizes, from golf balls to softballs, damaging vehicles and property.
  • Meteorologists warn of continued severe weather, including heavy rain and high winds, moving into northeastern Texas and central Missouri.
  • The severe weather system is also bringing heavy snow to the Rockies, with significant snowfall recorded in Colorado.
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