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Twister View From Space: Tornadic Storm Over Kansas, Nebraska

/ CBS Chicago

By John Dodge

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Video images of powerful tornadoes ripping across the plains are stunning and frightening.

However, what does a tornadic storm look like from space?

May 11, 2014 Hi-Res Satellite of Tornadic Storm by NWSTopekaKS on YouTube

That is the view from a satellite as severe weather pounded Kansas and Nebraska on Sunday.

Some parts of the state got 2 to 5 inches of rain, along with large hail.

Here is a looping video of the storm as it developed:

1-Minute Satellite Data Loop of May 11, 2014 Tornadic Supercell by BlueSkyBust on YouTube

First published on May 14, 2014 / 1:02 PM CDT

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