The National Weather Service prediction for Thursday night was for possible tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds, and up to another five inches of rain.

A news release from emergency management said that areas that flooded Saturday are expected to flood again.

“Please do not travel unless necessary, and obey all detour and road closure signs for your safety as well as others,” the agency said.

It also advised residents to monitor weather conditions and seek shelter if needed. Shelters will be opened if needed.

Colquitt Regional Medical Center also formulated plans Thursday to handle situations where visitors are stranded at the facility or there is loss of water and electricity.

It also worked to ensure that the hospital remained staffed with nurses and other medical personnel.

“Our ambulances were already experiencing problems accessing many roads in the county in support of our citizens,” said Bob Howe, facilities operations director. “So one of our primary concerns was that with road closures staff may not be able to get to and from the hospital in support of patient care during the evening hours. Sleeping arrangements and providing meals and water for staff, and if need be visitors, were put into place.”

The hospital is equipped with a deep well and emergency generators if they are needed, Howe said.

“We can operate as an island for at least a week with our current fuel capacity,” he said.