Severe thunderstorm watch in effect

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Wyandotte, Leavenworth and Johnson counties until 1 a.m. July 8, according to the National Weather Service.

At 9 p.m., weather service radar showed a major storm to the north of the Kansas City area, near St. Joseph, Mo.

The radar map also showed a second group of storm clouds west of Topeka.

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