A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for far north counties, including Grayson, Denton, Wise, Jack, Cooke and Collin, until 4 p.m. Large hail and damaging winds are the primary threat.Thursday is a First Alert Weather Day for the potential of strong to severe storms in the afternoon and evening hours.

A cold front is likely to push into Texas on Sunday, bringing storms and possible severe weather to much of the Lone Star State on Memorial Day.

Severe storms swept through Central Texas Thursday evening and night, unleashing baseball-sized hail that caused extensive damage across several counties.