A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for certain areas. The watch is in effect from late Wednesday morning until early morning hours. Primary threats include scattered damaging wind and large hail events. Wind gusts could reach up to 70 mph and hail may be as large as 1.5 inches in diameter.

The storms are expected to move from southern areas into neighboring regions overnight, posing occasional risks of severe weather. The watch area spans a specific region, approximately 40 miles north and south of a defined line.

Further details about the severe thunderstorm watch are available from the NWS Storm Prediction Center, including the exact watch area and timing.