(MSC News)--A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued Monday for much of the local area. 

The National Weather Service, in Topeka, says the watch will remain in effect until 9:00 Monday night. 

It includes the local Kansas counties of Brown, Jackson, Jefferson, Marshall, and Nemaha. 

A watch means conditions are favorable for the development of severe weather. 

The National Weather Service says the greatest risk for severe storms will be between 4:00 Monday afternoon and 10:00 Monday night, with a risk of large hail, damaging winds, and even a tornado, as part of the severe weathher. Heavy rains could produce flash flooding in some areas.