"Midwest Under Siege: Severe Hail and Tornado Threats Hit Kansas and Missouri"

Severe thunderstorms in Kansas and Missouri are bringing massive hail, with some chunks described as the size of apples, softballs, or baseballs. The National Weather Service issued warnings for the Kansas City metro area and areas around Topeka, with traffic on Interstate 70 coming to a standstill due to falling hail. The predicted hail, dubbed "gorilla hail," has the potential to be as big as a baseball and poses a significant risk of damage, especially to cars. Tornado warnings and a risk of flash flooding are also in effect, with heavy rain and high winds expected to continue through northeastern Texas and central Missouri.