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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.

Friday's severe storms hit hard in Bridgeton, where several neighborhoods are dealing with uprooted trees and downed power lines.

FOX 2 has learned the magnitude of this impact, and viewers have shared photos of what they've experienced amidst this storm.

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office tells FOX 2 that a Burger King in Villa Ridge, Missouri, suffered significant damage from Friday evening storms, also noting that all people who were inside have been safely rescued.

As FOX 2 awaits reports of storm damage, Meteorologist John Fuller spotted a large tree branch that fell along a busy-traveled road in Jefferson County.

FOX 2 is in Metro East, where tornado activity has been reported north of Interstate 44.

Ameren Missouri strategically placed crews in various parts of the state Friday in anticipation of a storm expected to leave behind power outages.

Customers are without power Friday evening as severe weather slams the St. Louis region.

he Missouri House Special Committee on Urban Issues unanimously voted to advance HB 957, which aims to honor fallen St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department officer, David Lee.

Make sure you are weather-prepared this Friday evening. A dangerous storm system is expected to sweep through the St. Louis region, bringing the potential for destructive winds and fast-moving tornadoes.

Some World War II veterans took a step back in time earlier this week. It's been decades since they deployed, and they're grateful they are still here.

A woman accused of making multiple terroristic threats toward St. Louis' Barnes Jewish Hospital, including some that allegedly referenced a mass shooting, now faces a felony charge.

With the weekend coming up, many events are postponed due to the incoming storm in St. Louis.

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed an executive order Friday declaring a "State of Emergency" ahead of a highly-anticipated storm with strong winds, heavy rain, hail and more threats expected across the state.

Today marks National Pi Day, a celebration of the mathematical constant, and businesses in St. Louis are joining in on the fun with the festivities and special deals.

It’s been nearly seven months since Julisa Cannon, 31, was struck by a driver while walking home from work. Her family pleaded for the public’s help in finding the person who killed the mother of five.

More than 50 universities across the United States, including Washington University in St. Louis, are under federal investigation for alleged racial discrimination as part of President Donald Trump's administration's broader efforts to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion programs.