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Overview

Storms developed over far northwest Kansas during the late afternoon hours of Sunday April 28th. These storms tracked east as the evening hours approached, making it into central Kansas by around 10 pm. Hail up to the size of baseballs were reported with the stronger storms along with damaging winds. Strong winds over southern Chase county derailed 21 train cars south of Matfield Green. In addition, several power poles were blown down north of Eureka.

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Picture taken by Chip Redmond near Larned, KS (@wx_chip)
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