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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Kansas City until 5 a.m.

A severe thunderstorm watch was announced for Kansas City until 5 a.m.
A severe thunderstorm watch was announced for Kansas City until 5 a.m.

Kansas City will be under a severe thunderstorm watch until 5 a.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Storms developing across central Kansas could bring heavy rain and ping pong ball-sized hail.

Stormy weather is expected to continue through Thursday.

This story was originally published May 24, 2016 at 11:53 PM with the headline "Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Kansas City until 5 a.m.."

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