A photographer captured stunning views of a long-lived supercell storm in Kansas on Friday that is wrapped in a vivid array of lightning bolts.

Jake Thompson/LSM shot the storm outside Russell Springs in Logan County just as the sun set Friday. The mesocyclonic structure seemed to hover as large hail pummeled the area.

Unsettled weather moved across the Central Plains of the U.S. on Friday, sparking off storms in several states.

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In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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