Kentucky, tornado and storms
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More severe storms are expected to roll across the central U.S. this week following the weather-related deaths of more than two dozen people
A devastating tornado in Kentucky damaged hundreds of homes, tossed vehicles, left many homeless, and killed at least 19 people, most of them in southeastern Laurel County.
Tornadoes and sever storms hit several parts of the US on Friday, leaving at least 23 dead and thousands of buildings damaged.
St. Louisans, particularly in north city, were facing the daunting task of recovery from the storm's devastation, many without power and few resources.
ST. LOUIS A tornado with peak winds reaching 150 mph struck the City of St. Louis on Friday afternoon, May 16, 2025, causing significant damage and casualties,
At least 28 people have been killed in storms that have pummeled the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions since Friday. Kentucky and Missouri have been hit particularly hard.
A tornado hit the town of Grinnell in Gove County, Kansas, causing significant damage and leaving many without power and gas.
The National Weather Service received damage reports throughout the St. Louis metro of downed power poles and trees, large hail and damaged buildings.