A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for several areas. This alert is in effect from Thursday night to Friday morning, specifically from 840 PM to 200 AM EDT. The main concerns are scattered damaging wind gusts, which could reach up to 70 mph.

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop, posing a threat to various regions. The watch area spans a significant distance, approximately 60 miles on either side of a specific line.

Further details about the severe thunderstorm watch, including the exact areas affected, can be found through the NWS Storm Prediction Center's forecast products.