A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued until 1:15 p.m. for Wyandotte County, according to the National Weather Service.
The warning is for central Wyandotte County, as well as southwestern Leavenworth County and Johnson County.
At 12:36 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Linwood, Kansas, or near DeSoto, moving east at 45 mph, according to the weather service.
The storm may have 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail. Hail damage to vehicles, as well as wind damage to roofs, siding and trees, is possible.
Bonner Springs, Edwardsville and Kansas City, Kansas, are in the path of the storm, along with other communities in the surrounding area.
Residents are advised to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building, according to the weather service.
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