Hail causes $10 billion in damage every year, but researchers know little about hailstorms. Northern Illinois University scientists are taking on the challenge of improving forecasts and mitigating hail damage by participating in the largest hail study in history. Meteorologist Max Tsaparis spoke with the head of the project, Dr. Victor Gensini, getting an exclusive look at specialized "hail-hunting" vehicles. #Weather #Hail #SevereWeather Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national weekend morning newscast hosted by Hena Doba. Saturday and Sunday starting at 7a/6C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: newsnationnow.com Get our app: trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on cable: trib.al/YDOpGyG How to watch on TV or streaming: trib.al/Vu0Ikij