BATON ROUGE – A thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of our area until 8 p.m. Thursday.

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parishes north of Interstate 12 as well as Point Coupee Parish until 8 p.m.

The National Weather Service in New Orleans issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parishes near Baton Rouge until 1:15 p.m. Thursday.

One or two storms could produce hail especially north of the interstates, which is where the overall rain chances are highest.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for St. Helena and Tangipahoa parish until 2:45 PM.  Stay tuned to WBRZ. pic.twitter.com/w3gFSb8rpa

— WBRZ Weather (@WBRZweather) March 17, 2016

The NW issued a severe thunderstorm warning near Morganza around 12:30 p.m. Thursday. That warning expired at 1:15 p.m. Residents were advised to seek shelter and stay away from windows.

A second warning was issued for parts of St. Helena and Tangipahoa parishes. That warning expired at 2:45 p.m.