About this recording
Published 2026-05-02. On April 23, 2026, parts of Kansas saw landspout tornadoes — tornadoes that can form without the classic rotating storm most people picture. The same event also brought baseball to softball-size hail, making it one of the strangest and most dangerous recent severe weather setups. For more breakdowns and live coverage, go to StormScapes.xyz. This archived recording reflects reporting at publication; conditions may have changed.
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