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Coverage dated March 13, 2024

Storm carrying massive ‘gorilla hail' hits parts of Kansas and Missouri

Headline from Waco Tribune-Herald

Massive chunks of hail has pelted parts of Kansas and Missouri and brought traffic to a standstill along Interstate 70. Meteorologists issued thunderstorm warnings and tornado watches Wednesday into Thursday.

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  1. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Storm with ‘gorilla hail’ threatens parts of Kansas and Missouri (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    Volatile weather is expected to hone in on parts of Kansas and Missouri and the biggest worry is the potential for massive chunks of hail.

  2. Waco Tribune-Herald

    Storm carrying massive ‘gorilla hail' hits parts of Kansas and Missouri (opens Waco Tribune-Herald)

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    Waco Tribune-Herald's feed description

    Massive chunks of hail has pelted parts of Kansas and Missouri and brought traffic to a standstill along Interstate 70. Meteorologists issued thunderstorm warnings and tornado watches Wednesday into Thursday.

  3. Time

    Storm Carrying 'Gorilla Hail' Hits Parts of Kansas, Missouri (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    Massive chunks of hail pelted parts of Kansas and Missouri on Wednesday night, bringing traffic to a standstill along Interstate 70.

  4. WGN Chicago

    Massive ‘gorilla hail’ hits parts of Kansas and Missouri (opens WGN Chicago)

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    WGN Chicago's feed description

    Descriptions of the hail ranged from the size of golf balls and apples, to softballs and baseballs.

  5. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Storm carrying massive 'gorilla hail' threatens parts of Kansas and Missouri (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    By JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Volatile weather is expected to hone in on parts of Kansas and Missouri Wednesday night, and the biggest worry is the potential for massive chunks of hail.

  6. Anchorage Daily News

    Storm carrying massive hailstones hits parts of Kansas and Missouri (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    The storm brought traffic to a standstill along Interstate 70 and unleashed possible tornadoes as meteorologists urged residents to stay indoors.

  7. NPR

    Baseball-sized 'gorilla hail' hits Kansas and Missouri during severe storms (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Severe thunderstorms Wednesday evening produced huge chunks of hail in parts of Missouri and Kansas. "Gorilla hail" can create lots of damage and even has the potential to be fatal.

  8. The Guardian

    ‘Gorilla hail’ expected in parts of Kansas and Missouri Wednesday night (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Hail as big as baseballs possible from Kansas to Missouri, with torrential rain from Louisiana to Arkansas

  9. FOX 8 Cleveland

    Photos: ‘gorilla hail’ pounds Kansas and Missouri (opens FOX 8 Cleveland)

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    FOX 8 Cleveland's feed description

    Descriptions of the hail ranged from the size of golf balls and apples, to softballs and baseballs.

  10. PBS NewsHour

    Massive 'gorilla hail' hits parts of Kansas and Missouri as storm threatens tornadoes (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Meteorologists issued thunderstorm warnings and tornado watches Wednesday into Thursday. Alex Sosnowski of AccuWeather said some were calling it "gorilla hail" because of its potential to be so big.

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