Tornadoes strike St. Louis and southern Illinois while forecasters say storms could hit Appalachia

ST. LOUIS, MO. (AP) — At least four people died and authorities were searching from building to building for people who were trapped or hurt after severe storms including a possible tornado swept through St. Louis.

The storms Friday afternoon tore roofs off buildings, ripped bricks off of siding and downed trees and power lines as residents were urged to take cover.

St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer confirmed the deaths at a media briefing.

“This is truly, truly devastating,” Spencer said, adding that the city was in the process of declaring an emergency.

National Weather Service radar indicated that a tornado touched down between 2:30 p.m. and 2:50 p.m. in Clayton, Missouri,

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