KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City area and points to the north and west are included in a severe thunderstorm watch until 1 a.m. Thursday.
In addition, a severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 11:45 p.m. for Leavenworth and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and Platte County in Missouri.
During this time, 60 mph winds are possible.
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The watch includes Lawrence, Topeka, Manhattan, Emporia and St. Joseph, Missouri, among other cities.
5:35pm--A severe thunderstorm watch is in place for the Kansas City metro and areas north until 1am. Expect storms with the threat of damaging wind gusts, hail, and possibly a tornado between 10pm-12am.
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The National Weather Service says hail up to the size of tennis balls are possible in spots, with scattered wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour possible.
A couple of tornadoes are also possible.
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