This event highlights the destructive power of extreme weather and underscores the need for improved disaster preparedness and climate resilience in vulnerable regions. It also draws attention to the broader trend of increasing severe weather events linked to climate change.

Roofs peeled off buildings and trees and utility lines were toppled. The fire chief says at least 20 square blocks of St. Louis was damaged.

At least 16 people were killed and dozens injured as suspected tornadoes tore through Missouri and Kentucky, causing severe damage, including roofs ripped off buildings and downed trees and power lines. Over 20 square blocks in St. Louis were affected.  

At least 16 killed, dozens injured as suspected tornadoes hit Missouri and Kentucky

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