"Severe Weather Strikes Midwest: Tornadoes and Large Hail Hit Kansas and Missouri"

The National Weather Service has confirmed at least four tornadoes from Thursday's storms in the St. Louis area, with more tornado designations likely to come. The tornadoes caused damage to trees, roofs, and siding in various locations in Illinois and Missouri, but no injuries have been reported so far. NWS crews are assessing the extent and severity of damages, and additional tornado confirmations are expected as the survey continues.