Updated at 7:10 p.m.

The severe weather threat in East Mississippi is decreasing, but a low threat still remains across southeast Mississippi. The main threat with these storms will be damaging wind gusts, according to the Lauderdale Emergency Management Agency.

Widespread flash flooding is likely for areas along the I-59 corridor and the Pine Belt Thursday night into Friday morning. Storm total rainfall amounts of 5-7 inches are expected. Flash flooding is already ongoing over portions of the area, and additional flooding is anticipated. Several roads will likely be flooded or closed and flooding of structures is increasingly likely. Caution is encouraged, especially at night.

Rainfall amounts from 2-4 inches had occurred across in East Mississippi by 5 p.m. Thursday. An additional 3-4 inches is likely with some isolated higher amounts, according to the Weather Service.

The Weather Service cautions that the flooding of roads, low lying areas, areas with poor drainage, and area rivers will be possible.

Water was already collecting on roadways and underpasses, according to the Weather Service.

Motorists are advised to turn around when confronting flooded roads.

The threat of flooding is significant and there is a marginal threat of severe thunderstorms, according to the weather service.

Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary hazard, but a tornado cannot be ruled out, according to the Weather Service.

Weak trees and limbs may break and fall due to sustained winds of up to 25 mph and wind gusts around 30 to 35 mph. Driving in high profile vehicles may be more difficult, the Weather Service cautions.