Extreme storms forecast for Saturday have compelled a number of faculties in Texas and Oklahoma to cancel or change begin occasions for his or her spring video games, with the potential for Texas<\/a> to cancel its recreation.
Oklahoma<\/a> stated Friday it will delay its begin from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. to attempt to keep away from rain and lightning predicted for early afternoon. A statue unveiling for legendary softball coach Patty Gasso that was scheduled that morning has additionally been indefinitely postponed. OU officers have stated they’re monitoring for any further potential adjustments.
A Texas spokesman stated the Longhorns, scheduled to play at midday, might cancel their recreation if the forecast seems dire. The Nationwide Climate Service says heavy rains are doable within the Austin area, with minor flooding considerations Saturday morning into the afternoon. Texas stated there are not any plans to regulate the kickoff time.
Texas A&M<\/a>, in its first spring underneath new coach Mike Elko, moved its Maroon and White recreation from 1 p.m. to midday, with hopes to play earlier than any inclement climate strikes.
On Thursday, Texas Tech<\/a> introduced it was going to cancel its recreation “because of the robust forecasted chance of extreme thunderstorms within the Permian Basin” with storms and lightning predicted at recreation time. On Friday, Baylor<\/a>, stated its Inexperienced and Gold recreation at McLane Stadium has been canceled.<\/p>\n

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