The National Weather Service has announced a severe thunderstorm watch for several counties across Chicago, Illinois, Newton, and Jasper counties in Indiana until midnight. Central Iowa is another area where Severe Thunderstorm watch is in effect. The threat of severe storms is present across Central Iowa with many areas expected to be impacted throughout the day and even overnight. Large hail, winds capable of producing damage, straight-line gusts, and even some tornadoes are possibilities. According to the forecast, the tornado threat isn't the highest, but one or two are still possible, and most of the storms will be hail producers owing to all the heat and moisture during the day. Additionally, there is an enhanced risk of severe weather in parts of eastern Nebraska, with a main window of severe weather activity likely to fall between 5 PM and midnight. The main threat for eastern Nebraska includes large to very large hail and damaging wind gusts. Everyone is advised to have multiple ways of receiving weather alerts and warnings and have a weather safety plan in place.