Saint Louis in Missouri remains under tornado warning, with the National Weather Service updating the warning until 10:30 PM CDT on Wednesday.
Several other parts of Missouri, including Ballwin, Kirkwood, Florissant, Maryland Heights, and Creve Coeur, are bracing for impact as the tornado warning issued for St Louis has been extended.
Scary visuals have emerged from Clinton in Missouri, where the tornado has already caused reported power disruptions and damage to buildings.
A local radio station reported that power lines are down, and the Walmart and high school may have been hit in Clinton.
Photos and videos shared on social media show the aftermath of the tornado, including the destruction of the America Building Products building in Clinton.
Residents are surveying the damage after the tornado touched down near Clinton on Wednesday evening.