The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch effective until 5pm this afternoon for the following counties, Benton, Cedar, Clinton, Des Moines, Henry, Iowa, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Jones, Keokuke, Lee, Linn, Louisa, Muscatine, Scott, Van Buren, Washington, Carroll IL, Whiteside IL, Rock Island IL, Mercer IL, Henderson IL, Hancock IL, Clark MO and Scotland MO. Storms are continuing to move across the central and south central counties of the state this morning. The main threat looks to be from damaging winds and large hail. Along with the threat of severe weather, heavy rain is possible as well which may lead to some brief flooding in low lying areas. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the area as well through the evening hours.