Thunderstorm development is anticipated within the next few hours. A favorable convective environment is expected to lead to intensification of storms, posing a severe wind and hail threat. The probability of watch issuance is 80 percent.

Further details are available from the Storm Prediction Center. The center has noted a low-level thermal ridge and modest warm advection promoting ascent in the affected area.

The affected areas include portions of the Mid-Atlantic region, where watch issuance is likely by early evening.