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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Winds, hail around St. Louis after fatal storms
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KTVI) — Friday brought a round of severe weather to Missouri's St. Louis region, with extreme winds, hail, and a potential tornado. At least four people were killed in the storms, St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer says. Viewers of Nexstar's KTVI have sent in photos of damage recorded so far. From uprooted trees, roof damages, and more, the storm has been brief but intense. Possible Tornado Photo from Lindy Schoenberger at Saint Louis …
Tornadoes strike St. Louis and southern Illinois
Tornadoes were spotted Friday afternoon in the St. Louis area and above southern Illinois, prompting weather officials to implore people in the region to take cover. National Weather Service radar indicated that a tornado touched down between 2:30 p.m. and…
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