KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Kansas City area until 1 a.m.
During this time, storms may drop very large hail, produce damaging wind gusts and could create a tornado.
Areas included in the watch are Johnson, Leavenworth and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and Clay, Jackson and Platte counties in Missouri, among others.
It also includes counties in northeastern Kansas and northern Missouri.
In addition, a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Clay, Jackson, Lafayette and Ray counties in Missouri until 11:30 p.m.
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