While the main threat of strong thunderstorms is expected east of the Cascades, isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible Thursday afternoon and evening across portions of NW Oregon and SW Washington. There is a Marginal (Level 1) Risk of severe storms from the central Oregon to south Washington Cascades, as well as a Slight (Level 2) Risk of severe storms into the Hood River Valley. The main concerns with any stronger storm that does develop will be damaging wind gusts to 60 mph as well as a 5% chance of quarter-sized hail. Frequent lightning will also be possible with these thunderstorms.