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Tornado Warning in St. Louis and Chesterfield as Storm Moves Northeast

Radar-confirmed rotation over Bridgeton has prompted shelter warnings through 4 PM for communities including St. Louis and Chesterfield

Several cities in Missouri were under a tornado warning on Wednesday
Tornado
A tornado hit Chesterfield, Missouri on Wednesday

Overview

  • The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning through 4 PM CDT on June 4 for a thunderstorm over Bridgeton moving northeast at 20 mph.
  • Radar data showed rotation within the storm, indicating a potential tornado capable of hurling debris and damaging homes and vehicles.
  • The alert covers dozens of communities across St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County.
  • Social media videos captured a funnel cloud approaching Chesterfield even though hail size remained below one inch.
  • Residents are urged to seek an interior room on the lowest floor of sturdy buildings and avoid windows, vehicles and mobile homes.