Severe thunderstorm watch in effect in Wyandotte County

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect from 7:45 p.m. June 16 until 4 a.m. June 17.

The thunderstorm watch also is in effect in Johnson and Leavenworth counties, and other counties in the area.

Large hail and damaging winds are the primary threats with storms on Friday and on Saturday, according to the weather service.

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