Storms Cause Widespread Damage and Power Outages in Multiple Locations
TL;DR
Interstate 170 in Olivette, Missouri is closed in both directions near Olive Boulevard due to storm damage, including a downed powerline, causing major traffic backups. Drivers should seek alternate routes. The closure is expected to last several hours. A thunderstorm watch remains in effect for the St. Louis metro area until 9 p.m.
Topics:nationweather#interstate-170#olivette#storm-damage#thunderstorm-watch#traffic-backups#weather
- I-170 closed in Olivette as crews respond to storm damage KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis
- Much Of Edwardsville Without Power: Edwardsville, Granite City, Pontoon Beach Suffer Storm Damage Friday Night RiverBender.com
- Shawnee County, and others are facing storm damage KSNT News
- Storms cause significant damage in Columbia, Illinois KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis
- UPDATE: Ameren says power outages will continue for many though Saturday evening News-Gazette
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