The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a tornado watch for portions of northwest Kansas, including Ellis County.
"There are increasing rain chances Thursday associated with an upper-level wave bringing in ample tropical moisture from the Southwest," the NWS reported. "Severe weather threat is relatively low, but flooding could be a concern for points east of the Highway 183 corridor where up to 2 inches of rain is possible through early Saturday morning."
The watch is in effect until midnight.
There is a 70 percent chance of precipitation in Ellis County throughout Thursday evening. Potential rainfall is expected to last into Friday morning.
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