The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) is cautioning residents about potential post-disaster scams following the May 16 tornado and other recent severe weather events. The department said that scammers are attempting to take advantage of vulnerable individuals,

Money could start flowing soon after the governor signs the legislation. St. Louis also could begin to seek reimbursement for work already done.

A tornado warning has been issued for St. Louis, Missouri, and much of the surrounding area. The National Weather Service warned that a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado has been located over Bridgeton and is moving northeast at a speed of 20 mph. Residents in the storm's path were urged to take immediate shelter.

The majority of these tornadoes were rated EF-1 tornadoes with 86 to 110 mile-per-hour winds, making up 20 of the tornadoes experienced across the state. EF-0 tornadoes with 65 to

Missouri is currently ranked second in the nation for total confirmed tornadoes with 111, and 18 of them have been rated EF-2 or stronger.

The saga between the state of Missouri and the threat of the Kansas City Chiefs relocating has reached an important step. Per a report from the Associated Press, there have been hundreds of millions of dollars dedicated to convince the Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals from relocating to Kansas.

A tornado warning has been issued in parts of Jefferson, St. Francois, Washington counties through 7:30 p.m. CT Saturday.