NE Kansas counties issued severe thunderstorm watches

TOPEKA (KSNT) — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for several counties in northeast Kansas until Saturday morning.

At 9:45 p.m. Friday, May 3, the NWS has issued severe thunderstorm watches for 28 Kansas counties, including seven in northeast Kansas. The watch will be in effect in the following counties until 4 a.m. Saturday, May 4:

  • Geary

  • Marshall

  • Nemaha

  • Pottawatomie

  • Riley

  • Wabaunsee

  • Washington

According to the NWS, there are threats of possible tornadoes, ping pong sized hail and scattered wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour.

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