A tornado touched down in northeast Burnet County, Texas, Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Travis, Williamson, Bastrop, Burnet and Lee counties until 9 p.m.

Rounds of storms are expected Thursday and Friday in Central Texas, according to the KXAN First Warning Weather Team.

WACO, Texas — LATEST: A severe thunderstorm watch for Bell, Brazos, Burleson, Burnet, Coryell, Falls, Grimes, Lampasas, ...