Millions of people are under a flash flooding threat as severe thunderstorms are forecast to follow on the heels of tornadoes that swept through central Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri and Arkansas
Vicious weather brought damaging tornadoes and heavy rains to areas of the central United States already dealing with floodwaters that prompted scores of water rescues over the past two days.
The National Weather Service said one tornado was racing through areas west of St. Louis at 45 mph.A tornado warning was in effect until 7 p.m. CDT.The weather service's tornado Twitter feed also indicated there were tornado warnings in Kansas. There were tornado watches in Illinois and Missouri.Scores of water rescuesRead MoreRescuers pulled people from fast-moving floodwaters in middle Oklahoma on Tuesday and carried them to safety after strong storms swamped the area.
— This Is The Deal.... May 20, 2019 The National Weather Service in Tulsa urged people in those areas to move to higher ground, with more rain expected. "We're seeing reports of flooding and water rescues across Oklahoma," state emergency management spokeswoman Keli Cain told CNN.12:29 AM -- The boundary stretches from Seminole southwest to Wichita Falls. North of this boundary we expect heavy rains leading to flooding as well as some small hail and strong winds.
— NWS Norman May 21, 2019 That included the community of Hominy, a Tulsa-area community where more than 200 people were evacuated Monday night because of rising water, Cain said. Roads in Ponca City, in northern Oklahoma, have turned into rivers, with the local government urging drivers to stay away from the water. The county emergency manager reported flooding in the city had begun to enter buildings, CNN affiliate KTUL reported. Several roads had also been closed off.
— Brian Emfinger May 20, 2019 In Missouri, where Gov. Mike Parson declared a state of emergency, winds from a severe storm blew over campers in Wheatland and four people were taken to hospitals.More flooding coming to Plains and MidwestBecause storms have repeatedly hit the same areas recently, a serious flooding threat has developed in the Plains and the Midwest.
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