Tornado Devastation: Missouri and Kentucky Face Widespread Damage

Missouri and Kentucky reel from suspected tornado damage. A powerful storm system, which also brought 11 tornadoes to Minnesota and Wisconsin on Thursday, caused widespread destruction across Missouri and Kentucky. The historic Harlem Taproom in St. Louis was among the buildings significantly damaged. Shaquille Brewster, NBC News correspondent, reported from the scene, describing the devastation: "You can see a suspected tornado essentially ripping through this building, collapsing parts of it." Authorities are urging residents to stay home to allow for damage assessment and cleanup. The death toll continues to rise, with dozens of injuries already reported. In Missouri alone, an estimated 5,000 homes sustained damage. The storm's impact highlights the urgent need for disaster preparedness and community support in the affected areas.