Update:

The severe thunderstorm warning for Geary, Riley, western Pottawatomie, and west central Wabaunsee Counties expired at 11:45 p.m.

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A severe thunderstorm has moved through the region late Tuesday night, with a severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Geary County and much of the immediate region until 11:45 p.m.

The storm has a history farther west of 60-65 mph winds. In Chapman the National Weather Service reported three one-inch tree limbs were broken by winds estimated at 55 mph.

Police dispatch in Junction City and Manhattan have not reported any major damage with the storm. It was moving east at 50 mph, but at 11:20 p.m. the National Weather Service reported wind gusts had dropped back down to 40 mph at Ogden.

A severe thunderstorm watch was put into effect until 5 a.m. Wednesday for the Junction City – Manhattan region, Geary, Riley, and Pottawatomie Counties included.