Tornadoes flip vehicles, destroy homes during Wednesday storms
- On Wednesday, a tornado struck Washington County, Missouri, causing significant damage, especially around Potosi.
- A tornado warning from the National Weather Service preceded the severe weather, alerting residents to a dangerous supercell.
- The tornado moved toward De Soto and Hillsboro, prompting concerns for populated areas and rescue efforts.
- Authorities reported widespread power outages affecting over 500 customers and quoted, "It's coming; we got to go."
- The tornado lifted northeast of Potosi, but damage assessments continued as the full impact remained under evaluation.
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EF-3 tornado devastates Potosi, impacting families in need of help
POTOSI, Mo. - Powerful tornado tore through Potosi, Missouri, leaving families with nothing but rubble and heartbreak. One family barely made it to safety. Jenna Long, a local school teacher, had just gotten home with her three children after school let out early due to tornado warnings. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News …
Tornadoes flip vehicles, destroy homes during Wednesday storms
Storms swept through the St. Louis region Wednesday afternoon, leaving damage in their wake. A tornado touched down in Washington County near Potosi in Missouri, as well as in Bond County near Greenville, Illinois. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said no fatalities had been reported as of Wednesday evening. Here's what we know so far about Wednesday evening's storm damage. Washington County, Missouri Multiple residents throughout Potosi and ot…
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