Summary
A sudden tornado warning and severe thunderstorm alerts were announced for around 150,000 people in the St. Louis, Missouri area. The National Weather Service issued these warnings due to a severe thunderstorm that could produce a tornado. The alerts advised people to take immediate shelter as the storms moved quickly.
Key Facts
- The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning and severe thunderstorm warnings for St. Louis, Missouri.
- The warnings affected about 150,000 people, urging them to seek shelter immediately.
- The tornado warning was triggered by a severe thunderstorm near Troy, moving east at 35 mph.
- Areas in the storm's path included Fountain N' Lakes, Winfield, New Hope, and others.
- The warning advised people to find shelter inside a sturdy building, away from windows.
- Severe thunderstorm warnings covered more areas and could bring damaging winds.
- NWS meteorologist Jayson Gosselin noted that such warnings are rare in December.
- People were warned about the dangers of flying debris and damage to structures.
