Hail, thunderstorms expected through mid afternoon

Thunderstorms with hail were expected to continue to threaten the Lawrence area through the early afternoon, according to a local meteorologist.

“We could have another round possible this evening after 6,” said Matt Sayers, 6News meteorologist.

He said intermittent showers are expected through the afternoon throughout the region.

The National Weather Service released a severe thunderstorm warning briefly for the Baldwin and Ottawa areas south of Lawrence over the noon hour — but canceled it after a few minutes.

The weather service predicts that thunderstorms will continue to be possible through the evening, with large hail the primary hazard.