Orlando to experience hot, stormy weather with rain, lightning, and a risk of severe storms, before cooler weekend temperatures.

The worst conditions were expected across the southern Plains and Gulf Coast regions, including Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado and Kansas.

The city of Southport is experiencing several road closures after a flash flooding event in the area overnight.

At 6:43 a.m. on Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued a flood warning in effect until 9:45 a.m. for DeKalb and Marshall counties.