Intense thunderstorm moves through Wyandotte County

Traffic was slow on I-70 near 110th this morning during a thunderstorm and hail storm. (KC Scout photo)
Traffic was slow on I-70 near 110th this morning during a thunderstorm and hail storm. (KC Scout photo)
This was the scene during a thunderstorm this morning on I-70 near 78th in Kansas City, Kan. (KC Scout photo)
This was the scene during a thunderstorm this morning on I-70 near 78th in Kansas City, Kan. (KC Scout photo)
Hail fell in Wyandotte County this morning around 7:10 a.m., and some hailstones were about the size of a quarter or so. (Staff photo)
Hail fell in Wyandotte County this morning around 7:10 a.m., and some hailstones were about the size of a quarter or so. (Staff photo)
Hail fell in Wyandotte County this morning around 7:10 a.m., and some hailstones were about the size of a quarter or so. (Staff photo)
Hail fell in Wyandotte County this morning around 7:10 a.m., and some hailstones were about the size of a quarter or so. (Staff photo)

An intense thunderstorm with hail, heavy rain and high winds moved through Wyandotte County around 7:10 a.m. and continued at least 20 minutes.

Hail was in varying sizes, including some the size of quarters.

An earlier storm at 2 a.m. also moved through the area.

Another storm was starting around 8:30 a.m. today, with high winds and lightning seen.

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Wyandotte County through 7:45 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect in Wyandotte County through 2 p.m. today.

According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms continue in the forecast through the afternoon. Large hail, damaging wind and heavy rain is possible. The high today will be 78.

Tonight, showers and thunderstorms are possible after 7 p.m., the weather service said. The low will be 62.
Wednesday, more showers and storms are in the forecast, mainly before 7 a.m.

Residents are advised to monitor the weather reports on Tuesday and Wednesday at www.weather.gov, to check for storm warnings. Heavy rains these two days could cause flooding.