The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 10 p.m. Thursday.

The watch includes Ellis, Trego, Russell, Rooks and Rush counties. Also included are Lane, Ness, Graham, Sheridan, Osborne, Smith, Gove, Barton, Logan, Wichita and Scott counties.

Forecasters are calling for large hail in some areas and potentially heavy rain, in addition to damaging winds.

Tune into your Eagle Radio of Hays stations for more should severe weather arrive in the region.