TULSA, Okla. (AP) — The Latest on severe weather in the central United States (all times local):
3:30 p.m.
One day after President Donald Trump approved a federal disaster declaration for 13 Missouri counties, the state’s governor declared a state of emergency amid new weather problems.
I urge all Missourians to closely follow their local weather forecasts, take storm warnings seriously, and quickly act to protect themselves and their families when necessary.
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) May 21, 2019
Republican Gov. Mike Parson on Tuesday cited worsening flood concerns and soil inundation, as well as forecasts calling for severe storms and possible tornadoes into Wednesday morning.
Parson cited numerous instances of flash flooding due to a band of storms crossing the state, storms that resulted in tornadoes and flooding in Oklahoma and Kansas.
Trump’s federal disaster declaration was in response to a March flood that was particularly damaging along the Missouri River in the state’s northwestern corner. The declaration allows for federal aid to help repair roads, bridges and other infrastructure.
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3:10 p.m.
With a potentially dangerous storm bearing down on St. Louis, baseball’s Cardinals are taking no chances, calling off a game against the cross-state rival Kansas City Royals.
The Cardinals announced the decision Tuesday afternoon, while the weather was calm. Forecasters were warning of potentially strong storms expected to arrive shortly after the game was scheduled to start.
The game will be made up Wednesday as part of a doubleheader.
The postponement means only one of St. Louis’ two major sports teams will play Tuesday night. It’s a big one. The Blues can earn a berth in the Stanley Cup Finals if they beat the San Jose Sharks in Game 6 of the NHL Western Conference Finals.
The Blues say they’re working with police and emergency crews to monitor the storm. They say fans should stay in their seats if a storm occurs during the game.
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