Emergency crews rescued thirteen people trapped in the bathroom of a severely damaged Burger King restaurant in Villa Ridge, MO after a tornado hit the area.
Sunday will feel like February with a mix of rain and snow, blustery winds, and temperatures struggling to reach the upper 40s, but a rapid warm-up follows for the start of the week, with temperatures climbing to the upper 70s by Tuesday.
The National Weather Service has confirmed four tornadoes from Friday evening's St. Louis-area storms, with more official designations expected in the upcoming days.
Villa Ridge, a small community in Franklin County, Missouri, took a direct hit from Friday evening's severe storms, leaving behind a trail of devastation.
Around two dozen structures and hundreds of acres burned Friday afternoon in Camden County after several wind-driven wildfires crossed highways and charred dried-up vegetation.
A Villa Ridge family is grateful to be safe after severe storms swept through their home Friday evening, toppling trees and sending a shed flying through their backyard.
Authorities are investigating the sudden death of a woman overnight in north St. Louis County that is believed to be the result of a "possible electrocution."
The City of Florissant has canceled their St. Patrick's Parade and Festival after strong storms brought devastating damage to the region Friday night. Officials say that there are homes destroyed in the area and parks that have been devastated. Many residents in the community remain without power. The Duchesne Home Association fairgrounds and the Old [...]
The National Weather Service is conducting surveys to determine the extent of the damage caused by the tornadoes that swept through St. Louis, while the rest of the region will experience showers and cooler temperatures, with an extreme risk of severe weather for those traveling south or southeast for Spring Break.
Six tornadoes may have touched down in St. Louis, causing destruction across multiple communities, and storm survey teams are working to determine the exact number and strength of tornadoes.
Severe weather swept through Rolla, Missouri, causing significant damage to homes and businesses, but no fatalities were reported, and a 24-hour shelter is open at First Baptist Church.
Six tornadoes may have touched down across the St. Louis region on Friday evening, causing widespread damage including crushed mobile homes and severe hail damage, with final tornado counts to be determined by storm surveys in the coming days.