Severe thunderstorm warning issued for northern Wyandotte County

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for northern Wyandotte County and surrounding areas.

It is in effect until 9:15 p.m. Saturday. Residents should move to the lowest floor in their building, away from windows.

The storm could have ping-pong sized hail and 60-mile-per-hour winds.

At 8:28 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was near Easton, Kan., about 9 miles west of Leavenworth, moving east at 40 mph, the weather service said.

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