US EditionStorm kills at least 4 in St. Louis as millions remain under the threat of strong tornadoes and violent winds
- On May 16, 2025, multiple tornadoes struck the St. Louis area including Clayton and Forest Park, causing widespread tree damage but no immediate injuries.
- The severe weather emerged as a cold front passed through the Midwest and Great Lakes, energized by temperatures in the low 80s, leading to storms with powerful winds and large hail.
- The storms damaged infrastructure across several states, left about 230,000 customers without power in Michigan, 60,000 in Indiana, and 27,000 in Illinois and Kentucky, and delayed events like a Beyonce concert in Chicago.
- Meteorologists described the tornadoes as potentially strong, with one moving east at 50 mph near Venice, Illinois, accompanied by hail up to 2.5 inches and wind gusts reaching 60 mph.
- Authorities urged residents across affected states to seek shelter and avoid impacted areas, while crews were deployed to restore power amid ongoing surveys assessing full damage.
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Multiple Deaths After Severe Storm in US State of Missouri
A severe storm in the US state of Missouri has claimed several lives, US media reported on Friday. In the city of St. Louis, with about 280,000 inhabitants, at least four people have died, media such as The New York Times and CNN reported, citing local authorities. At least ten people were injured, one seriously.
Tornado in St. Louis Kills 5 as Severe Weather Rolls Through Central U.S.
At least five people were killed after a tornado struck St. Louis on Friday afternoon and left a trail of destruction of uprooted trees, downed power lines and collapsed buildings, the authorities said. The tornado was part of widespread severe weather across several states moving through the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, unleashing large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes, including some strong ones. “Our city is grieving tonight. The loss of life …
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WTVBTornado kills 5 in St Louis, damages 5,000 properties
(Reuters) -A tornado ripped through St. Louis, Missouri, on Friday, killing at least five people and damaging 5,000 properties as it tore off roofs, knocked down power lines and swept through a major thoroughfare during rush-hour traffic, officials said.
Tornado crosses I-55 in Scott County, Mo. amid severe storm - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News
SCOTT COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) -A severe storm swept through Scott County on Friday, producing a tornado that crossed Interstate 55. Video submitted through the NOW Local News App captured the tornado’s formation and its path across the highway. Categories: News Tags: Missouri, scott county
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