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This Time-Lapse Video Of A Kansas Tornado Will Drop Your Jaw

Kansas experiences cold winters and massive summer storms, as shown in a time-lapse video taken near Hanston.

Published Jan 8, 2016

Written by 

Annie Sandmeier

We're in the middle of winter, Kansas. How are you liking it? I know, I know; it's cold and icy... but at least we haven't seen any destructive tornadoes just yet! If you have forgotten just how crazy Kansas summers can be, check out this jaw-dropping time-lapse video taken last summer just outside of Hanston.

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Massive summer storms: Do you love them or hate them? Sound off in the comments!

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