A tornado watch is in effect for Leavenworth County until 10 p.m. Thursday.

In addition, a flood warning has also been issued for the county.

Rain and thunderstorms are forecasted for late afternoon through the evening. Severe storms with hail and damaging winds are possible tonight.

The National Weather Service also has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for northern Douglas County and all of Jefferson County until 7:15 p.m.