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A tornado watch has been issued for the following counties in the listening area until 9 p.m.
IN SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS
COWLEY
IN SOUTHEAST KANSAS
ALLEN CHAUTAUQUA ELK
GREENWOOD LABETTE MONTGOMERY
NEOSHO WILSON WOODSON
All of eastern Oklahoma is also included in the watch.
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Scattered strong to marginally severe storms will impact the area this morning, making way for more severe weather into the weekend.
Storms are expected now through 8 a.m. A tornado watch is also in effect for portions of eastern Oklahoma including the Tulsa area through 11 a.m. A lull in storm activity is expected from mid-morning through early afternoon for southeast Kansas and northeast Oklahoma. A second round of storms is possible this afternoon, primarily east of a line from Sedan to Tulsa. Severe weather will be possible with any storms that form. The strongest storms may be able to produce baseball sized hail, 65 mph wind gusts and a tornado cannot be ruled out.
The best chance for severe weather will be tomorrow across the four-state area. More information will be available in later forecasts. Stay tuned and count on KGGF for severe weather coverage if needed.
Graphic: Today's severe weather threat