Storm damage experts have long warned against the misguided practice of parking under overpasses during severe storms or tornadoes. Not only is it dangerous to the countless other people stuck behind parked drivers, but the practice is also extremely dangerous for people under the overpass.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for parts of the Kansas City metro ahead of a strong line of storms expected to impact the area Monday afternoon.

After deadly tornadoes in Southeast Missouri, experts advise checking for home damage, gas leaks, and food safety, while warning residents to avoid scams targeting disaster victims.

Once the assessment is complete, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe will ask President Donald Trump for federal assistance for individual homeowners and renters.

It's unclear whether the Trump administration will approve the request. FEMA has signaled that disaster recovery responsibility would be transitioned to states.

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe on Monday said he had asked President Trump to issue a federal emergency declaration for the state following the May 16 tornadoes and severe storms that led to seven deaths, including five in the St.

The American Red Cross has opened shelters for individuals and families affected by the severe storms and tornadoes that hit St.

Portsmouth-based Mercy Chefs, a disaster relief organization, is providing aid in Kentucky and Missouri following a deadly tornado outbreak in the region.

You can view how Friday’s confirmed EF-3 tornado ripped through St. Louis with this aerial map compiled by Chesterfield-based Surdex Corporation, a