Severe thunderstorm watch in effect until midnight

Storm clouds over Wyandotte County on Tuesday evening, March 29. (Photo by Mary Rupert)

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect from 4:55 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, until midnight, according to the National Weather Service.

Wyandotte County is in an area that may have severe weather, starting between 7 pm and 11 p.m., the weather service said.

Strong winds, large hail and a tornado are possible, according to the weather service.

Southerly winds gusting up to 36 mph are possible today, according to the weather service.

Showers and storms will continue Wednesday, but no severe weather is expected then.

The temperature was 74 degrees at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Residents are advised to keep track of the weather through updates through the media and at www.weather.gov.