A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect from 10:05 p.m. May 24 until 5 a.m. May 25, according to the National Weather Service.
Wyandotte County and surrounding counties are included in the thunderstorm watch.
A line of storms is located to the west of the Kansas City area, according to radar images.
The weather service said the showers and thunderstorms are most likely to begin after midnight.
The storms carry the potential for strong winds, heavy rain and large hail.
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