The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center says that there is severe potential in our weather forecast for later today and tonight and that severe weather watch being issued for the area is possible. The NWS SPC says that a severe threat will increase across the area into Central Illinois thru the early afternoon. And, they add that large hail and damaging winds are the primary threat. The NWS SPC adds there is a 40% probability of a severe weather watch being issued for the area.