Tornado watch in effect

A tornado watch is in effect in Wyandotte County until midnight, according to the National Weather Service. This photo was at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at I-70 near I-635. (KC Scout photo)
A tornado watch is in effect in Wyandotte County until midnight, according to the National Weather Service. This photo was at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at I-70 near I-635. (KC Scout photo)

A tornado watch is in effect from 6 p.m. July 1 until midnight July 2, according to the National Weather Service.

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening, that may produce heavy rain and flooding, the weather service said.