The National Weather serviced has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch No. 743 for Douglas County until 5 a.m. Monday, August 8, 2011.

7:50 a.m.

All watches and warnings expired this morning.

Rain continues to move through the area and is expected to give us rain much of the day.

11:15 p.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for portions of central and eastern Kansas, including Douglas County, until 5 a.m. Sunday. Hail one-and-a-half inches in diameter, wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour and dangerous lightning are possible in these areas.

According to the NWS, there is an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 a.m. The overnight low is around 72 degrees.

10:00 p.m.

Power has been restored to all Westar Energy customers in Douglas County.

6:30 p.m.

Power has been restored to all but 26 Westar Energy customers in Douglas County, according to the company’s website.

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All severe weather watches and warnings have expired for Douglas County as of 3:30 p.m.

Strong winds from the storms caused numerous power outages across Lawrence, and as of 3:30 p.m., 226 Westar Energy customers are still without power.

Check LJWorld.com for updates.