New 8:30 p.m.:
The watch has been allowed to expire early.
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Original story:
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued until 10 p.m. Monday for the following counties in our area: Champaign, Ford, Iroquois, Piatt, DeWitt, Macon, Moultrie and Shelby.
You should monitor the conditions and be prepared to take shelter.