NWS cancels severe thunderstorm watch early

10 p.m. update

The National Weather Service has canceled the severe thunderstorm watch for Douglas County early. Jefferson County is still under the watch.

8:15 p.m. update

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Douglas County until 2 a.m. Tuesday.

A severe thunderstorm watch means weather conditions are favorable for the development of severe weather.

According to the Storm Prediction Center, 1.5-inch diameter hail, wind gusts of up to 70 mph and dangerous lightning are possible with this storm system.

Kansas counties included in the watch:

  • Anderson
  • Chase
  • Coffey
  • Dickinson
  • Douglas
  • Franklin
  • Geary
  • Jefferson
  • Johnson
  • Leavenworth
  • Lyon
  • Marion
  • Miami
  • Morris
  • Osage
  • Saline
  • Shawnee
  • Wabaunsee
  • Wyandotte