A powerful storm swept through the St. Louis metro area, causing considerable destruction and leading to at least four confirmed fatalities and injuries to ten others. The storm prompted alerts for tornadoes and damaging winds across several states. Reports of substantial damage, particularly in University City, included downed trees and damaged vehicles. The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning covering over a million residents. Fortunately, no significant injuries were reported among the staff, guests, or animals at the St. Louis Zoo, which sustained damage and will remain closed through Saturday.
The storm was part of a system that has millions of people across several states on alert for the potential of tornadoes, damaging wind and large hail.
According to a tweet from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, at least four storm-related fatalities have been confirmed.
Much of the damage seems to have happened in the University City area, where images of downed trees have surfaced on social media.
The NWS described the storm as a 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' when the Tornado Warning was issued that covered more than a million people across the St. Louis metro.
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