The Piney Woods area northeast of Houston is expected to receive 3-6 inches of rainfall, with greater amounts possible in some isolated areas, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Tim Cady,

A tornado watch that stretches from Florida's west coast to the east coast is in effect for 19 counties, including Manatee County. Isolated to scattered severe storms with heavy rain and large hail are possible, along with the potential for tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service Tampa Bay.

A tornado watch is in effect through early Thursday evening. Unfortunately, severe storms could snarl the evening commute for many areas.

A tornado watch is in effect for most of Southeast Texas. Damaging wind gusts, hail and flooding are all possibilities later Thursday afternoon and evening. According to ABC 13's Travis Herzog, "Tropical moisture is surging behind a warm front and torrential downpours and street flooding are likely as it collides with the line of storms coming in from North Texas.