A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for certain areas. Damaging winds and hail are the main concerns. Winds may reach speeds of up to 80 mph, and hail events could produce hail up to 2 inches in diameter.

The watch is in effect from the late afternoon into the evening, until 1000 PM CDT. Storms are expected to increase near specific weather boundaries.

Further details about the watch and affected areas are available from the Storm Prediction Center.