A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 8 a.m. Thursday for all of North Texas, including the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. There's a slight risk for severe storms across North Texas, with the chance of large hail and gusty winds,

Scattered thunderstorms will move east across the region into the early afternoon, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth. A few strong storms, capable of producing hail and strong winds,

While a severe weather threat for North Texas passed without much rain Wednesday, the chance for stormy weather remains into overnight Thursday and the rest of the week. The National Weather Service’s Fort Worth office initially warned Tuesday that Dallas-Fort Worth area could see scattered strong to severe storms move through the region Wednesday morning through the afternoon.

The National Weather Service has issued a rare high risk for severe storms and tornadoes for parts of Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri and Kentucky. FOX 26 Meteorlogist Remeisha Shade looks at the threat as well as Houston's wind and rain conditions for the week.

Warm and muggy weather is expected Thursday and Friday, before a chance of severe thunderstorms enters the weekend forecast.

Several First Alert Weather Days are in place for multiple rounds of rain and storms in the forecast.