UPDATE, 7:59: The severe thunderstorm warning has been canceled. The original watch remains in effect until 1 a.m.

UPDATE, 7:34: The area is now under a severe thunderstorm warning until 8 p.m.

The National Weather Services reports quarter-sized hail and wind gusts up to 60 mph may affect areas near Clinton Lake, and Clinton, Lone Star and Globe townships. A severe thunderstorm near Richland, in Shawnee County, produced hail, strong winds and damaged tree limbs.

ORIGINAL STORY:

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Douglas County. It expires at 1 a.m. Thursday.

Also included in the watch are Franklin, Jefferson, Johnson, Leavenworth and Shawnee counties.