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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Braves first baseman Matt Olson (left) is greeted by Ronald Acuña Jr. after batting during the MLB Home Run Derby as part of the All-Star Game festivities on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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