A tornado likely rolled through the City of St. Louis on Friday afternoon, based on FOX 2 radar indications and preliminary analysis from the National Weather Service.

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,

The tornado that tore across the St. Louis area Friday reached EF-3 intensity and a mile in width, the National Weather Service said after a damage survey.

The EF3 tornado caused at least $1 billion in damage in the city of St. Louis alone. At the storm’s peak, more than 100,000 lost power. Five people were confirmed dead and dozens of residents were hospitalized with injuries.

At least five people have died and more than 5,000 buildings were damaged after a tornado tore through St Louis in Missouri. The tornado swept along a major road, tearing roofs off houses, uprooting trees and knocking down power lines on Friday evening.

Red Cross announced the opening of three St. Louis shelters, at Grace United Methodist Church, Friendly Temple Outreach Center and a city recreation center at 12th and Park Avenue.

Intense moments were caught on camera when construction workers in St. Louis were forced to take shelter in their truck as a violent tornado moved over their immediate area on Friday.

Storms with potential heavy rain, hail, and tornadoes are forecasted for St. Louis, including a 90% chance of precipitation tonight. The National Weather Service advises residents to prepare for mixed conditions.

As crews survey the damage from a powerful storm that ripped through St. Louis on Friday, at least five people are dead and 38 were injured city-wide, authorities said Saturday.

Dozens of firefighters and rescue workers are conducting a methodical sweep in St. Louis after Friday's tornado.