Tornado watch canceled for Douglas County

Story updated at 9:54 p.m. Monday, May 6

A tornado watch issued for Douglas County and area counties has been canceled, according to the National Weather Service.

Heavy rains are still in the forecast through Wednesday night, raising the chances for flash flooding around the Lawrence area, according to the weather service.

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