A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued by the NWS Storm Prediction Center. The watch is in effect from 300 PM until 1000 PM EDT on Thursday. Primary threats include scattered damaging wind gusts and isolated large hail events. A tornado or two is also possible.

The watch affects portions of several areas. Storms are expected to increase in coverage and intensity throughout the afternoon. A more prominent linear cluster may move into the region later.

Further details about the watch and the expected storms are available from the NWS Storm Prediction Center. The center has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 649, which provides more information about the watch and the potential severe weather.