Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Wyandotte County

Pea-sized hail fell about 12:30 p.m. Thursday in Wyandotte County.
Pea-sized hail fell about 12:30 p.m. Thursday in Wyandotte County.

Update: The severe thunderstorm warning has been canceled in Wyandotte County.

Update: The severe thunderstorm warning has been extended until 2 p.m. today in Wyandotte County, according to the National Weather Service.

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued until 1:15 p.m. for Wyandotte County.

Pea-sized hail was falling in parts of Wyandotte County about 12:30 p.m. May 26. Heavy rains were reported at about 12:45 p.m.

The National Weather Service stated that Kansas City, Kan., Bonner Springs, Edwardsville and other surrounding areas are in the path of the storm.

Large hail, heavy rain and winds of 60 mph are possible, the weather service said.

Residents are advised to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

The weather service said at 12:34 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Lake Quivira moving northeast at 25 mph.

There is a potential for hail damage and wind damage to roofs, and people and animals outdoors could be injured, according to the weather service.

Do not drive a vehicle through flooded roadways, the weather service said.

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