By JAMES BELL
Hays Post

Heavy rain is expected to continue in the area, according to the National Weather Service, with up to 3 inches possible and upwards of 1 inch likely through the evening.

Storms in the area are expected to regenerate through the day in southwestern Kansas, with the most severe threats forecasted near the Oklahoma border, possibly reaching as far north as Dodge City.

Heavy lightning is expected with the storms, but there is little threat of tornados in the area.

A flood watch has been issued for much of western Kansas but does not currently include Ellis County.

The Ellis County Emergency Management Department is currently assessing road conditions from Monday night’s storms with an update expected later Tuesday. The 400 block of Feedlot Road reportedly was closed after the storm.

Reported rainfall totals ranged from 0.4 inches to .96 inches in Hays at 7 a.m.

Across the county upwards of 2 inches of rain was also reported. There was a report of 1.5 inches north of Ellis.

In case of severe weather, check Hays Post or tune into Eagle Radio stations.